At the O’Donovan family home in Coolmoyne, around 250 locals were eligible to cast their vote — and enjoyed a cuppa and a slice of apple or rhubarb tart afterwards. The front sitting room was transformed into a polling station for the day, with furniture cleared out to make space for ballot boxes and voting booths. Once voters made their mark, they could either head on their way or pop into the kitchen for tea, coffee, or a scone — a sweet reminder of the community spirit that often defines elec

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