The public should know the official result of the Eighth Amendment referendum this afternoon after a strong turnout in the historic vote. From early morning yesterday, polling stations across the country experienced brisk and better than usual turnout as the nation cast their votes on the referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment. This compared to 13.3% at the same time of day for the general election in 2016, which is unusual for a referendum. With two hours still to go in voting, returning officers had recorded 51% turnout in Cork East, 54% Cork North-West and 50% Cork South-West. While the vast majority of people voted yesterday, those living on some of the islands off the coast voted on Thursday.

Source: Irish Examiner May 26, 2018 00:00 UTC