Mayo General Election 2024: Day one round-up

As we head into the sixth count on Sunday morning, poll-topper Rose Conway-Walsh is just 395 votes off the magic quota number of 11,812.

The outgoing Sinn Féin TD is set to retain her seat while also making history in the Mayo constituency on Saturday.

Speaking to the Western People yesterday, Conway-Walsh said: "I am delighted to make history by becoming the first woman to top the poll in Mayo."

On her strong performance, she remarked: "I'd like to think that I worked very hard across the county and that has reflected in the votes."

ABOVE: Rose Conway-Walsh spoke with John Corless after becoming the first-ever female candidate to top the poll in Mayo.

As for outgoing Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary, he is 2,733 votes away from the quota as he also aims to retain his seat.

Calleary spoke to the Western People last night and said he was "very pleased" with his figure following the first few counts.

ABOVE: Dara Calleary also spoke with John Corless in the TF.

Elsewhere, Fine Gael's Alan Dillon looks set to retain his seat also as he sits just 804 votes away from the quota. 

For the final two seats, it's likely to be a battle, with Fine Gael's Keira Keogh in a strong position to take one. Mark Duffy (FG), Lisa Chambers (FF), Patsy O'Brien (NP) and Paul Lawless (ATU) are all still in the mix too.

Keep up to date on our day two live blog from the TF which will go live this morning. While you're there, check out our day one live blog !