Ireland: Island voters undeterred by strong winds as turnout hits 76%, The Irish Times (2011)
This article reports on the voter turnout in Clare Island, Ireland. The weather was very discouraging, and only 15% of the eligible voters had voted by1 pm, but eventually turnout was almost 76% when the polling closed. Traditionally, Clare Island’s turnout has tended to be higher than the mainland. During the European and local elections in 2009, for example, turnout was about 70%. The total island electorate is 2,575.
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