Counting the Referendum votes at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Wexford,

BY DAN WALSH AT THE WEXFORD RESULTS CENTRE

The counting of votes for the Eighth Amendment Referendum has commenced at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Wexford.

9 am – Opening of 191 boxes. Number registered to vote; 113,054.

Rural boxes in North Wexford opened – showing landslide in favour of YES vote.

Tally figures  –  70% say YES in Riverchapel. All North Wexford boxes (44) have been opened tally is 67% YES. Enniscorthy boxes now being opened.

Former New Ross Senator Jim Walsh, who describes himself as a Pro-Life Advocate, told WexfordToday.com that Wexford has reflected the national trend.

“I am disappointed, but not surprised at the outcome. The NO campaign was slow. I am surprised at the extent of the margin,” he stated.

Coming up to 11 am – Wexford district boxes now being opened. Last few boxes in Wexford district now open.

Some tallies; Camolin 65%, Kilanerin 65%, Castletown 64% – YES. 70% in Askamore and Duncannon.

Final tally figures, 69% – 31% favouring YES.

12.00 – Sorting and checking at present. Possible result around 1 pm.