To recap: it has been a dramatic afternoon at the count centre in Thurles.
A couple of hours ago, we were looking at a potential recount after Sinn Féin's Martin Browne requested one. He was eliminated in the 5th round.
3 TD's elected:
Mattie McGrath
Michael Murphy
Seamus Healy
@KellysCall_ , a first year journalism student at UL, has been working with us over count weekend here in Thurles, and taking some great pics and videos of all the action
That leaves Fianna Fáil's Imelda Goldsboro and independent Seamus Healy in contention for the third and final seat. Martin Browne's transfers hold the key to deciding which of the two candidates will be elected.
Outgoing Sinn Féin TD Martin Browne has conceded after bundles of his votes and Seamus Healy's votes were rechecked. There will be no recount of votes.
BREAKING: Outgoing Sinn Féin TD Martin Browne and his team have requested a recount here in Tipperary South. Seamus Healy is 79 votes ahead of Martin Browne. Still waiting to hear if it will be a full recount or in bundles.
Fifth count, no candidate has reached the quota this time around:
Mattie McGrath (IND): Elected
Michael Murphy (FG): 10,056
Imelda Goldsboro (FF): 7,271
Seamus Healy (IND): 6,316
Martin Browne (SF): 6,237
Fourth count, no candidate has reached the quota this time around:
Mattie McGrath (IND): Elected
Michael Murphy (FG): 10,009
Imelda Goldsboro (FF): 7,219
Martin Browne (SF): 6,183
Seamus Healy (IND): 6,147
Third count, no candidate has reached the quota this time around:
Mattie McGrath (IND): Elected
Michael Murphy (FG): 8,912
Imelda Goldsboro (FF): 6,506
Martin Browne (SF): 5,468
Seamus Healy (IND): 5,393