Newly-elected Mayo FG Deputy Keira Keogh being kissed by her parents Vinny and Mary after her remarkable success. PHOTO: ALISON LAREDO
Mayo general election celebrations in focus
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Sunday was a truly memorable day at the Mayo general election count centre at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar.
The county's five new TDs were elected within a number of hours, creating an atmosphere of colour, joy and satisfaction.
A tinge of sadness in the eyes of Michael Ring before he departs the political scene. PHOTO: ALISON LAREDO
Photographer Alison Laredo was at the scene to capture some of the best images, including one reflecting sadness in the eyes of retiring TD Michael Ring before his departure from the scene.
A delighted Rose Conway Walsh is hoisted aloft by her sons Peadar and Anthony and surrounded by supporters as the returning TD is elected after the sixth count in Castlebar and is the first woman ever to top the poll in Mayo. PHOTO: ALISON LAREDO
However, he will be working closely with new Westport TD Keira Keogh over the coming weeks and months in the establishment of her constituency office and other early commitments.
Dara Calleary about to be re-elected.
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Alan Dillon, the third Mayo candidate elected, celebrating with family, constituency office colleagues and friends.
Keira Keogh being held shoulder high by her supporters.
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Paul Lawless after becoming the first Aontú candidate elected in Mayo and only the second every elected in the country.
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Paul Lawless with his mother Magdalene.
Keira Keogh with her number one champion Michael Ring.
Saileem Drum, Mary Cunningham and Orla O'Connor.
Councillor Donna Sheridan, Michael Ring and Deputy Keira Keogh.
Newly elected TDs Paul Lawless, Dara Calleary, Alan Dillon and Keira Keogh. Unavoidably absent from photo is Rose Conway Walsh TD.
Tom Garvey and June Bourke, super co-ordinatiors for Fine Gael.
Dara Calleary watching the Liverpool win over Manchester City after being re-elected. PHOTO: ALISON LAREDO
Paul Lawless' ten-year-old nephew Daniel. PHOTO: ALISON LAREDO
Photographer Alison Laredo taking the chance to enjoy a coffee and slice of cake from Yew Tree during a rare quiet moment at the count
