Darren McGovern unsuccessfully contested the local elections in Wexford standing on an Ireland First platform

Darren McGovern.

Darren McGovern.

An attempt by a Wexford man to conduct his own exit poll at his local polling station on the day of a referendum proved to be illegal.

Appearing before the Circuit Court was Darren McGovern (49) of Larkview Lodge, Ballytarsna, Askamore, Co Wexford.