She took 22% of the vote.
Independent Carol Nolan says she's delighted with her results in the tallies in Offaly.
The deputy looks set to be returned to the Dail after polling shows she has secured over 8,000 first preference votes.
It will be a three horse race for the other two seats as Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack, John Clendennen of Fine Gael and Sinn Fein's Aoife Masteron all have over 6,000 number ones.
Deputy Nolan says she's grateful to people for putting their faith in her:
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan
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Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence
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Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach
11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation
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Gardaí Renew Appeal After Hit And Run In Laois
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Fuel Prices Rise As Farmers Leave €65m Support Unclaimed
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Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council
She was Director of Services for 11 years with the local authority.
Charter Medical Group And Vhi Form Partnership To Ensure Timely Endoscopy Access
The procedures will be carried out at Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
