Voter turn out is high in Tipperary as people cast their votes in the abortion referendum.
With over 122, thousand people are entitled to vote in Tipperary including an extra 3 thousand plus on the supplementary register.
Polling booths are reporting a steady stream of voters with turn out expected to be high for this historic vote
Voter turn out is said to be high across Tipperary with polling booths reporting an average of 30 percent this evening..
Some polling stations in Roscrea the turnout stands at 27 to 30 percent, likewise in Nenagh and Cahir while in Tipp Town it’s 32% and it’s 33% in Clonmel.
At 4 pm Holycross stood at 27%,
Both New Inn and Carrick on Suir are reporting the highest turn out so far at 35 % each, Cashel is averaging at 19.7% turnout, Tipperary town is reporting 26 to 27%, with voting reporting to be brisk and steady with a higher turn out compared to previous elections.
Polls will close at 10pm and the count will begin for the Tipperary votes at the Presentation Secondary School sports Hall, Thurles at 9 am tomorrow
