Kilcullen turnout in Referendum was 67pc

The final turnout in the Referendum in Kilcullen was 67pc, writes Brian Byrne.

There was a surge of voting in the final hours, from the 51pc who had come to cast their votes by 7pm.

At 4pm it had reached 35pc, while earlier at lunchtime today it was 24pc.

High levels have been reported from many parts of the country, where overall polling is described as 'brisk'.

The results of an exit poll announced on RTÉ's Late Late Show last night suggested an overwhelming 69pc-31pc result in favour of removing the 8th Amendment from the Constitution.

The poll was carried out by Behaviour & Attitudes for RTE.

The count proper begins this morning and the result will be known later in the day.

Kilcullen Diary Policy on Photographs.

Referendum meeting

South Kildare Together 4 Yes and Kilcullen 4 Repeal are holding a meeting in the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday next at 2pm.

Representatives will answer questions, and there will be opportunities for voter registration and volunteer signup.

A colouring table will be available to amuse children so parents can talk in peace.

The organisers have set up an event page on Facebook.

Please note that in relation to the upcoming Referendum, the Diary is happy to give notices of meetings or other events if details are sent in from any group, writes Brian Byrne. I will not be reporting on any such meetings, nor will I be publishing articles or advertisements from any individuals, groups or organisations on any side of the issue. This because of the Diary's links through social media, where commentary is uncontrolled and in such an emotive issue can easily be manipulated, hurtfully personalised, or even be defamatory. My decision on this is final.