Politics

Northern Ireland council elections: Sinn Féin bidding to overtake DUP

Counting is to begin on Friday morning and is expected to continue over two days

A voter at a polling station in Dromore on Thursday. A total of 452 councillors are due to be elected in 11 council areas across. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
A voter at a polling station in Dromore on Thursday. A total of 452 councillors are due to be elected in 11 council areas across. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Freya McClements
Fri May 19 2023 - 11:36 • 3 MIN READ

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Freya McClements

Freya McClements

Freya McClements is Northern Editor of The Irish Times