Shannonside Sees Strong Voter Turnout Across Region
As the polls closed across the Shannonside region, a strong voter turnout was evident in many areas. Preliminary figures reveal a bustling democratic engagement, with several towns and villages exceeding half the electorate casting their ballots.
Longford-Westmeath: Engagement Mixed Across Rural and Urban Areas
Longford-Westmeath saw a mixed bag of voter turnout, with urban areas slightly outpacing their rural counterparts. Urban Longford recorded a 49% turnout, while rural areas averaged 46%. The bustling town of Mullingar saw a steady stream of voters, with the turnout estimated between 50% and 53%. Kinnegad followed closely behind at 45%.
Athlone Town saw a lower turnout, hovering around 37.5%, while rural areas surrounding the town showed greater participation, reaching 52%. The northern portion of Westmeath mirrored this trend, with a turnout of 50%. Kilbeggan also recorded a healthy 51% participation rate.
A particularly impressive turnout was seen in Ballinalee, with 63% of eligible voters casting their ballots. Granard followed closely behind at 60%.
Sligo-Leitrim: Strong Turnout in Many Areas
The Sligo-Leitrim constituency witnessed a determined electorate across several key towns.
Drumshanbo led the charge with a turnout of 52%, closely followed by Manorhamilton at 50%. Ballinamore registered 41%, while Carrick-on-Shannon saw a 48% turnout. Tubbercurry recorded a solid 51.5%, and the seven polling stations at Scoil Ursula in Sligo Town reported a 54% turnout.
Ballymote also saw strong participation, with 54% of eligible voters making their voices heard.
“And finally….Breegeen Monaghan, who’s celebrating her 100th birthday today, cast her vote in Carrick-on-Shannon.”
Roscommon-Galway: Impressive Turnout in Boyle
Over in Roscommon-Galway, Boyle boasted the highest turnout, with an impressive 65.9% of eligible voters participating. Ballaghaderreen registered 41%, while Castlerea saw a turnout of 59.3%. Roscommon followed closely behind at 56.3%, and East Galway recorded 49.45%.
Which areas of the Shannonside region are showing lower voter turnout?
## Shannonside Registering Strong Turnout
**(Interviewer)**: Welcome back. Joining us now is [Guest name and title], who’s been closely following the local elections here in the Shannonside region. Thanks for being with us.
**(Guest)**: Thank you for having me.
**(Interviewer)**: So, early reports are suggesting a pretty impressive turnout across the region. What are you seeing out there?
**(Guest)**: It’s certainly been encouraging. We’re seeing strong numbers in many towns and villages, with some areas reporting over 50% turnout.
**(Interviewer)**: That’s certainly a positive sign. Any particular areas standing out?
**(Guest)**: In Longford, Legan is leading the way with a remarkable 18% turnout [[1](https://www.shannonside.ie/news/average-turnout-for-elections-currently-at-12-locally-242551)]. While the average for Longford sits around 12%,
it’s clear voters are engaging with this election. We’re also seeing strong showings in parts of Roscommon, though some areas like Strokestown are lagging slightly behind.
**(Interviewer)**: Are there any possible explanations for these variations in turnout?
**(Guest)**: It’s always a complex picture.
Rural areas sometimes face unique challenges in getting voters to the polls. Transportation, and perhaps even a sense of apathy about local issues, can play a role. But the early figures paint a picture of a region that’s taking these elections seriously.
**(Interviewer)**: Well, we certainly hope that trend continues as the day progresses.
Thanks for your insights, [Guest Name]. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the final tallies as they come in.
