FINE Gael had reason to be happy in Limerick when the first count from Adare-Rathkeale came in shortly after 11pm in the count centre at the Limerick Racecourse.
Sitting councillors Adam Teskey and Stephen Keary were comfortably returned to their seats in the six-seater constituency.
“I’m honoured – it’s a proud day for me and my family,” Adam Teskey said.
“I’m so proud to represent Rathkeale for another five years and I want to thank the people who elected me and all my election team who supported me.”
Surrounded by generations of his family and his supporters, Cllr Keary, who topped the polls with 2,329 votes, said he is “over the moon”.
“I’ve had great support for the last three and a half months and now the people of Adare-Rathkeale have elected me for another five years. I’m delighted.”
The first count for Newcastle West is expected momentarily.
