Fine Gael's Joe Cooney is the first member of the new Clare County Council.
The returning Councillor achieved a vote of 2843, comfortable over the quota of 1585.
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Close to breaching that figure are Pat Hayes (FF – 1490) and Michael Begley (IND – 1390).
The remaining candidates' 1st preference totals:
Tony O'Brien – 1294
Pat Burke – 825
Alan O'Callaghan – 791
Joe Arkins – 755
Niamh O'Brien – 731
Liam Wiley – 651
Donal Higgins – 323
