Election turnout averages above 40% in Westmeath

Voter turnout for today's elections is averaging above 40% across Westmeath.

As of 8pm, polling stations in the Mullingar urban area averaged 41.7%, dipping to 34.6% in Mullingar rural.

Turnout averaged 42% in the Athlone urban area and 43% in Athlone rural.

Meanwhile, the average turnout across Moate was 33%, and 43.5% across Kinnegad.

Polling stations close at 10pm, with the local election count set to take place in Moate tomorrow.