Who are the parties behind Irish politics?
Politics in Ireland has traditionally been dominated by two parties - Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Both parties emerged following a split in nationalist opinion over the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty. Sinn Féin has become the main opposition party after making significant gains in 2020 and topping the popular vote,
Exit Poll Shows Irish Coalition Parties Set for Re-Election, Sinn Fein Win Most Votes
The exit poll put the left wing Sinn Fein on 21.1%, the centre-right Fine Gael of Prime Minister Simon Harris on 21.0% and like-minded coalition partner Fianna Fail on 19.5%. Fine Gael and Fianna Fail pledged ahead of the election to seek to form a coalition without Sinn Fein,
Irish coalition looks set for re-election despite strong Sinn Fein showing
Ireland's main opposition Sinn Fein looked on course to win the most votes at a general election by the narrowest of margins on Friday, but its two main centre-right rivals will likely have enough seats to govern again without it,
Irish general election: 'Two party politics is gone' says Sinn Féin
Counting has begun in the Irish general election, as exit polls suggest a close contest between the three major parties.
Narrow lead for Sinn Féin in Ireland general election exit poll
Ireland’s nationalist Sinn Féin party overtook its political rivals to win 21.1 per cent in Friday’s general election, according to an exit poll, in a photo finish to a tight race. The conservative Fine Gael party of Taoiseach Simon Harris,
Sinn Fein tops Irish exit poll, but coalition parties look set for re-election
Ireland's main opposition party Sinn Fein looked on course to narrowly win the most votes at a general election on Friday, but its two main centre-right rivals will likely have enough seats to govern again without it,
Sinn Fein wins Irish election but looks set to be shut out of power, exit poll reveals
Sinn Fein has won Ireland’s election, according to exit polls on Friday night, but looks certain to be shut out of power by its rivals after failing to get enough votes to enter government for the first time.
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More than half of Irish people believe illegal drug use is a serious problem in their community, survey finds
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Don't knock flat 7Up! Eight strange things Irish people do that baffle the world
Us Irish people are a unique breed to say the least. We have our weird quirks and habits that leave the least of the world ...
Sinn Féin has a narrow lead in Ireland's 2024 election, an exit poll suggests. Housing and the cost of living weighs on Irish minds.
Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ...
How the Irish Came to Rule Pop Culture
Artists from the island continue to punch above their weight. Online, they’ve gained a rep as the “good Europeans.” ...
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Six things Irish people regret not doing the most with their lives
Apparently, nine per cent of people regret not dedicating enough time to advancing their careers further. Yes, seven per cent ...
Spanish holiday hotspot threatens closure of British and Irish bars in overtourism row
Establishments on an incredibly popular Spanish island face an uncertain future after multiple businesses have been forced to ...
Corporate good citizens help Irish charities provide vital services
Corporate funding helps charities to sustain consistent donations, allowing them to plan for the future, while volunteering ...
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Irish bishops call for voters to prioritize human dignity and common good
The Catholic hierarchy’s statement to the electorate underscored the social and moral concerns that should shape voters’ ...
Ireland Is Rich. That Doesn’t Mean It’s Happy.
There are the same dark subplots here that have made the position of other incumbent governments so precarious.