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Micheál Martin sure to lead the next Government

The Fianna Fáil leader will lead his party back into government as clearly the largest party in the country again.

2 December 2024 NEWS
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Soc Dems rising in the south as Fine Gael fade

With three seats gained in Cork - and in the fight for a seat in Carlow-Kilkenny - the Social Democrats have had a good election.

1 December 2024 OPINION
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No Rabbitte and no Hutch in next Dáil but McConalogue looking more likely

A quick update on the constituencies in the Midlands North West, as Brussels calls it.

1 December 2024 NEWS
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Opinion: 10 takeaways from day one of the general election count

With first counts almost completed, we can see how Ireland has voted in this election. But what kind of government will we get as a result?

30 November 2024 OPINION
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McConalogue in battle to keep Dáil seat

The outgoing Minister for Agriculture is locked in a four-way battle for the last two seats in Donegal.

30 November 2024 NEWS
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Four rural constituencies to watch at the count

Pat O’Toole completes our constituency round-up with a look at four that could play a key role in deciding who leads the country for the next five years.

28 November 2024 NEWS
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Three parties neck and neck as polling day looms

The hard work will really only start after the votes have all been cast and the seats have all been filled.

27 November 2024 NEWS
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Analysis: every party has key target seats

Whether it's holding on to a vulnerable seat, regaining a seat where a TD has resigned or defected, or targeting a gain, there are battlegrounds and bellweather constituencies all over Ireland.

27 November 2024 NEWS
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Opinion: the big election preview - part two

A very personal, very imperfect run around constituencies from Donegal to Kildare - what Brussels refers to as Midlands North West.

23 November 2024 OPINION