At first glance, Ireland’s general election has bucked global trends: the centre has held. If the exit polls are borne out, ...

It’s Green bin day! That was the general refrain of many Irish political wags as the country continues to tally the count ...

As the Republic of Ireland’s election weekend reached the mid-point, unpredictability began to give way to some clarity. The ...

With counting after Friday's election still in the relatively early stages, there is some way to go before the final picture ...

Politics in Ireland has traditionally been dominated by two parties - Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Both parties emerged ...

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael looked well placed to return to power but Sinn Fein insists it could be part of a new government of ...

Counting has begun in the Irish general election, as exit polls suggest a close contest between the three major parties.

So far, 36 of the 174 seats in the 34th Dáil have been won in Election 24. As Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl has been ...

BEAMING Micheal Martin declared he has a “clear route back to government” as Fianna Fail aim to become the most popular party ...

The outgoing Taoiseach admitted he was relieved when his party received 21% first-preference votes in the exit poll on Friday ...

Outgoing coalition partners Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, however, claim they are well placed to return to power following ...

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