Independent candidate Eugene Murphy has conceded defeat in the constituency.
He says he won't whinge and paid tribute to his family and supporters.
He says he's shocked by tallies from his own area. "The people have decided. End of story. You move on," he told Joe Finnegan. He is now seeking a Seanad nomination and claims he "has one or two options".
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He admits that he faces a "really, really tough battle".
