Moycullen tops on turn-out

By Declan Tierney Moycullen topped the poll in terms of turnout with an incredible 61% of voters casting their vote in yesterday’s local election. Next best on turn-out was Spiddal on 54% with Kinvara on 53%, which will probably benefit Fine Gael’s Paul Killilea who has replaced outgoing Councillor Joe Byrne on the ticket. The average turnout across Galway county and city was in the region of 47%. The complete turnout is as follows: Clifden 46% Spiddal 54% Moycullen 61% Oranmore 47% Knocknacarra 48% Sallthill 52% Renmore 43% Gort 47% Loughrea 45% Tuam 50% Kinvara 53% Athenry 52% Bushypark 48% Claregalway 46% Ballybane 47% Westside 45% Ballinasloe 45%

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