Claim: In the 2009 Offaly County Council election, 21 councillors were elected from five electoral divisions, for five-year terms; Fianna Fail took nine seats; Fine Gael took six seats; and Independent took six seats.
Evidence: 21 councillors were elected from five electoral divisions by PR-STV voting for a five-year term of office. Fianna Fáil 9 Fine Gael 6 Independent 6