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Official counts begins at 9am for both the Presidential race and blasphemy referendum




The first exit poll last night was released shortly after 10pm and has predicted that Michael D Higgins will be re-elected as President.

Higgins polled at 58% with Peter Casey on 21% in second place.

Liadh Ni Riada is on 7%, Joan Freeman is on 6% joined by Sean Gallagher with Gavin Duffy on 2%.

This morning the official count begins at 9am.

It also appears that the blasphemy referendum will be carried with a yes vote.

More updates throughout the day.

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