As the count continues in the Sligo Park Hotel Fine Gael's Frankie Feighan has stated that he still is still very much in with a chance in taking the 4th. seat in the Sligo/Leitrim constituency.
Feighan said: "At this stage, it is 50/50 and as we all know transfers can go anywhere. I am hopeful at this stage and would like to take this opportunity of thanking everybody for the reception I received on the doorsteps and also my fellow candidates for their courtesy throughout the campaign."
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