Politics

Northern Ireland elections 2023: Sinn Féin performing strongly on first day of count

A total of 462 councillors are due to be elected in 11 council areas

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald (left) and Northern Ireland leader Michelle O'Neill speak to the media at Belfast City Hall where election votes are being counted. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald (left) and Northern Ireland leader Michelle O'Neill speak to the media at Belfast City Hall where election votes are being counted. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Freya McClements
Jade McClafferty
Jack Power
Fri May 19 2023 - 22:03
Northern IrelandStormont AssemblyMichelle O'NeillJeffrey DonaldsonSinn FéinDUPAlliance Party of Northern Ireland