Jim Ryan, Independent, has topped the poll and been elected in the Thurles Local Electoral Area on the first count, followed also by Micheál Lowry, of Team Lowry, and Sean Ryan, of Fianna Fáil.
Three candidates remain in the count, looking to win the final two seats: Kay Cahill Skehan, Fianna Fáil, Peggy Ryan, Fine Gael, and Dan Harty, Sinn Féin.
You can stay up to date on the latest happenings from the count centre on our live blog.
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