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15 pictures that got us through election count day

Bustle and boredom. agony and ecstasy.

THEY CAME, THEY opened, they counted.

Yesterday, it was about the voters. No-one you liked on the ballot sheet? No problem.

Today, it was the drama of the count.

The tension…

Irish general election Chris Radburn Chris Radburn

The bustle…

Irish general election Niall Carson Niall Carson

The boredom…

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The waiting…

27/2/2016. General Election 2016 - Counting of Vot Derek Farrell Derek Farrell

The arrivals…

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The rivals…

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The silent prayer…

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The delight…

27/2/2016. General Election 2016 - Counting of Vot Sam Boal Sam Boal

The agony…

Irish general election Niall Carson Niall Carson

The ecstasy…

27/2/2016. General Election 2016 - Counting of Vot Sam Boal Sam Boal

Paschal Donohoe’s low-key celebration.

Irish general election Brian Lawless Brian Lawless

The re-elected Roisin Shortall with her grandnephew.

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Independent Maureen O’Sullivan catches a surprise seat.

Telling the story…

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Joan Burton speaking to media in Blanchardstown.

…and finding an ending…

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Independent candidate Patrick Akpoveta finds a quiet corner to make a call in Citywest.

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