Michael D. Higgins is accepting that he may win the election on the first count.
That will come some time this evening - and the Labour candidate is expected to have a comfortable lead over Independent Sean Gallagher.
Speaking to Galway Bay FM, Micheal D. says he is quietly confident of finishing in first place:
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