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04 Oct 2025

Counting delayed in Dundalk due to a 'prickly' situation

Counting was delayed at the count centre in Dundalk this morning

Counting delayed in Dundalk due to a 'prickly' situation

The hedgehog who blocked the doorway into the count centre in Dundalk this morning. Pics: Arthur Kinahan

Counting was delayed at the count centre in Dundalk this morning in Coláiste Chú Chulainn as a hedgehog was blocking the main doorway into the school.

The day was saved by Mary Martin who intervened after rubbing him and picking him up moved him onto the grass allowing the door to be opened.

Mary Martin who intervened

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