WATCH: Delighted family and friends cheer as Claire O'Rourke is elected in Celbridge

The Social Democrats candidate received 1,412 votes, which was 36 over the necessary quota

Social Democrats' Claire O'Rourke has been elected after the first count in the Celbridge Local Area Elections having received  1,412 votes, which was 36 over the necessary quota.

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