Local and European election results: Fine Gael’s Seán Kelly first MEP elected after decisive victory in Ireland South
Miriam Lord: Mary Lou McDonald is the chief mourner at RDS as local elections throw up an unexpected result
Local and European election results: Fine Gael’s Seán Kelly first MEP elected as Fine Gael poised to win two seats in Midlands North West
Tory party to launch election manifesto as it hopes to revive campaign by dangling promise of tax cuts