Here is everything you need to know about how to register to vote, how the voting system works and how ballots are counted. The last date to register to vote in the general election is Tuesday, November 12th. To vote in a general election, you must be:Over 18 years of age;An Irish or British citizen;Resident in Ireland;Listed on the Register of Electors (Electoral Register). To vote in a general election, you must go to a polling station on the day of the election (polling day). The voter’s first preference vote – the candidate they give their number 1 vote to – is most important and is always counted.

Source: The Herald November 08, 2024 20:29 UTC