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23/05/2014
Counting Begins Of NI Election Votes
Counting of the votes cast in Northern Ireland's European and local elections is underway.
Thousands of people went to the polls on Thursday to elect 462 Councillors in the 11 district councils.
905 candidates are competing for 462 seats.
Ten candidates are in the running for Northern Ireland's three seats in the European parliament.
The first council seats are expected to be announced at around 6.30pm this evening.
UTV is to broadcast a special three-hour programme on Saturday from 12.20pm.
(CD/JP)
Thousands of people went to the polls on Thursday to elect 462 Councillors in the 11 district councils.
905 candidates are competing for 462 seats.
Ten candidates are in the running for Northern Ireland's three seats in the European parliament.
The first council seats are expected to be announced at around 6.30pm this evening.
UTV is to broadcast a special three-hour programme on Saturday from 12.20pm.
(CD/JP)
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