Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe was elected in Dublin Central without reaching the quota
A count worker in Castlebar enjoys a lighter moment as ballot papers are piled upSocial Democrats leader Róisín Shortall celebrates winning her Dáil seat with her grand nephew Dara Baxter in Dublin North-WestSinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald topped the poll in Dublin Central
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and his party colleague Michael McGrath celebrate their election success in Cork South CentralLeader of Renua Lucinda Creighton arrives at the count centreGerry Adams of Sinn Fein is high-fived by a young supporter at the constituency count in DundalkFine Gael leader Enda Kenny with his wife Fionnuala arriving at the vote count in Castlebar. Voters punished the coalition government and boosted smaller parties
