Dail loses longest-serving TD, Fine Gael candidate apologises to Donegal people over 'moaning' comments, full recount in Cork

The count has finished in Kildare North with the election of Réada Cronin (Sinn Féin), Joe Neville (Fine Gael), and Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fail) being completed on the 12th count.

This election marks a significant change in Kildare North as long-serving TD Bernard Durkan from Fine Gael has lost his seat in this election.

James Lawless from Fianna Fail and Aidan Farrelly from the Social Democrats were elected on Sunday, indicating a shift in political representation.

The completion of the count highlights not only the successful election of new representatives but also reflects changing political dynamics in the region.

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