We're still waiting on a result in Newbridge. The third recount overnight put the Sinn Féin candidate 1 vote ahead of the Aontú candidate after the last recount had them evens but gave the edge to Aontú with more first preferences.

Legal consultations are to be had now. If Sinn Féin can scrape it, there might be more transfers from Aontú for Tom McDonnell giving him the seat. He could take it either way though but if they're fighting this hard over it, they both must see an advantage for themselves in the transfers.

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The dirt are seething at McDonnell's win in Newbridge.

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A new mansion has been found for the government to accommodate asylum seekers in Mallow.

Longueville House is a stunning 301 year old listed Georgian Country House hidden in the heart of a 400 acre wooded estate in the Blackwater Valley. It was on the market for €7 Million in 2022.

The property has 20 ensuite bedrooms and a standalone cottage with seven bedrooms, giving it a total bed capacity of 123. All bedrooms are well furnished to a high standard and the cottage has its own kitchen and living areas in a rear courtyard. A fine Victorian conservatory was added in 1866.

Self-catering services will be provided on the site and the long-term guests will be provided with a weekly voucher for a local shop but toiletries will be replenished weekly and other essentials such as toilet paper replenished as needed.

High-speed fibre wifi will be provided.

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