The average turnout is 26%
Voting continues across the country in the local and European election.
People have until 10pm to cast their ballot, with 90 candidates in Kildare vying for 40 council seats.
The average voter turnout across Kildare as of 6pm this evening is 26%, with Kilcock the highest at 31%.
Naas and Newbridge are both on 28%, Athy is on 27.5%, while Kilcullen is on 26%.
The turnout for Leixlip is 26%, it's 25% in Kill, 24% in Sallins, Clane and Celbridge.
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