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A bundle of election papers in the count hall | PICTURE: Adrian Butler
JOHN Moran has surged into a commanding lead following the announcement of the first count of the mayoral election.
The former secretary general at the Department of Finance is 5,405 ahead of the second placed candidate Helen O'Donnell.
With the quota set at 39,873, no candidate has yet been elected.
However, Colm O'Morain has been eliminated.
PICTURES: Historic count for first directly elected mayor in Limerick begins
His vote of 530 will now be transferred.
Fourteen candidates remain in the race to become Limerick's first directly elected mayor.
Total Electorate: 79,745
Valid Poll:
Quota: 39,873
First Count:
Cllr Sarah Beasley (Aontu) 2,635
Cllr Daniel Butler (FG) 10,190
Cllr Frankie Daly (IND) 4,574
Ruairi Fahy (SOL-PBP) 689
Laura Keyes (None) 1,079
Brian Leddin (GP) 2,303
John Moran (IND) 18,308
Caitriona Ni Chathain (None) 886
Helen O'Donnell (IND) 12,903
Cllr Elisa O'Donovan (SD) 2,384
Colm O Morain (None) 530
Maurice Quinlivan (SF) 8,331
Dee Ryan (FF) 11,785
Cllr Conor Sheehan (LAB) 2,390
Gerben Uunk (Party for Animal Welfare) 758
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