47 scenes from Derry City & Strabane District Council 2023 election count centre at Foyle Arena

By Brendan McDaid, Daire N Chanáin, Kevin Mullan & George Sweeney

Published 21st May 2023, 11:54 GMT

Updated 21st May 2023, 11:55 GMT

There were emotional scenes of congratulations, commiserations and solidarity as the 70 candidates who stood in the local government elections gathered to hear the results of the count at Derry’s Foyle Arena on Friday and Saturday.

Photos and coverage by Kevin Mullan, Daire Ní Chanáin, Brendan McDaid and George Sweeney.

The DUP's Julie Middleton is elected in the Faughan ward. Photo: DJ

The DUP's Julie Middleton is congratulated after her election to represent the people of Faughan Photo: none

Michelle O'Neill applauds the Derry & Strabane candidates as she arrives at Foyle Arena on Saturday. Photo: DJ

Michelle O'Neill with Sinn Féin councillors in Foyle Arena. Photo: DJ

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