First Sinn Fein seat for Sligo-north Leitrim since 1957
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IN SLIGO-NORTH LEITRIM, JOHN PERRY AND TONY MCLOUGHLIN OF FINE GAEL TOOK THE FIRST TWO SEATS, WHILE THE 3RD SEAT WENT TO SINN FEIN’S MICHAEL COLREAVY – THE FIRST TIME SINN FEIN TOOK A SEAT IN THIS CONSTITUENCY SINCE 1957.
MICHAEL COLREAVY ALSO BECAME THE FIRST TD ELECTED IN LEITIRM SINCE THE COUNTY WAS CONTROVERSIALLY SPLIT FOR ELECTORAL PURPOSES.
FIANNA FAIL LOST TWO SEATS IN SLIGO-NORTH LEITRIM.
