Irish election

2024 - 11 - 30

A Tea Party Showdown: Who Will Rule the Emerald Isle?

Fianna Fáil - Fine Gael - Irish General Election 2024 - Irish Politics - Proportional Representation - Sinn Féin

Ireland's election results are tighter than a leprechaun's pot of gold! Discover the thrilling three-way race for the future of Irish politics!

As votes have been cast and the ballots counted, the excitement surrounding the Irish general election has reached a fever pitch! Recent exit polls reveal a nail-biting three-way race among Ireland's top political parties: Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, and Fianna Fáil. All three are neck and neck, with Sinn Féin claiming a slight lead at 21%, closely followed by Fine Gael, also at 21%, and Fianna Fáil trailing at a mere 19%. It's like an Irish jig where everyone is dancing so closely that no one can take the lead!

With the political landscape changing in Ireland, the results underscore a shifting tide in public sentiment, particularly among younger voters who are flocking towards Sinn Féin's progressive policies. Meanwhile, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, the traditional powerhouses of Irish politics, are scrambling to maintain their grip after decades of dominance. One can only imagine the steamy discussions happening in the tea rooms of Dublin as politicians adjust their strategies for the possible outcomes!

As the counting process unfolds, many are questioning whether the current coalition government, which has allowed Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to share power, will survive another term. With both parties closely trailing Sinn Féin, this election is a critical juncture in Ireland's history. The anxiety and anticipation in the air resemble that of a tightly contested All-Ireland final, except with more debates and fewer GAA jerseys!

What's at stake is not just who will lead but how each party will tackle significant issues like housing, healthcare, and climate change. Voter turnout is vital, and it remains to be seen whether the younger generation, crucial to Sinn Féin's success, will show up in record numbers. With so many twists and turns in this race, grab your popcorn and stay tuned!

In an interesting twist, Ireland's electoral system means that despite Sinn Féin's lead in the polls, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil could potentially form a government, depending on how seat allocations play out post-count. And for some fun trivia, did you know that the last Irish political party to win three consecutive elections was Fianna Fáil back in the 2000s?

Regardless of who emerges victorious, this election is one for the history books, as it not only reflects current societal values but also sets the stage for Ireland's path forward. And speaking of new beginnings, 2024 marks 100 years since the founding of the current Irish state, making this election all the more poignant in the tale of the Emerald Isle!

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Irish general election: Exit poll suggests tight three-way race (BBC News)

Voters have been casting their ballot to choose representatives to serve in the Irish parliament.

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Irish election exit poll predicts even split between three main parties (The Guardian)

Sinn Féin and Fine Gael both scored 21% in the poll, slightly ahead of Fianna Fáil on 19%

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Exit poll: Ireland's top 3 parties in dead heat in election (POLITICO.eu)

DUBLIN — The top three political parties in Ireland have finished in a virtual three-way tie in Friday's election, according to detailed exit polling ...

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Ireland's General Election results on BBC News NI (BBC News)

Voting in the Irish General Election 2024 takes place on Friday 29 November and BBC NI will be bringing audiences detailed coverage of its results.

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Sinn Féin takes narrow lead in Ireland general election exit poll (Financial Times)

Current coalition government partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are both close behind, survey finds.

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Sinn Fein and Fine Gael neck and neck to be largest party in Ireland ... (Sky News)

The three main parties are all within 2% of each other in the exit poll but Ireland's electoral system means it is likely Fianna Fail and Fine Gael will ...

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Ireland votes in a close-run election where incumbents hope to cling ... (NPR)

Who's running? The outgoing government was led by the two parties who have dominated Irish politics for the past century: Fine Gael and Fianna Fail. They have ...

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Vote counting begins in tight Irish election (The Hindu)

Ireland's general election exit poll shows Sinn Fein, Fine Gael, and Fianna Fail in a tight race for power.

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Irish coalition looks set for re-election despite strong Sinn Fein ... (Reuters)

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 ...

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Irish general election: Counting set to get under way (BBC News)

An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

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Ireland's voters unhappy with taoiseach Simon Harris, election exit ... (The Guardian)

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin heads preferred as Dáil leaders over Harris – although return of current government most probable outcome.

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Counting begins in general election after tight exit poll (BreakingNews.ie)

The protracted process of counting votes in the general election will begin as an exit poll put the three main parties virtually tied.

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Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests (NPR)

An exit poll in Ireland's parliamentary election released late Friday suggests the three biggest parties have won roughly equal shares and the country is ...

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What to look out for in Ireland's general election (Sky News)

Leaders of Irish political parties Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein have voted in 2:06 ...

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Unofficial tallies in Irish election suggest some trouble for big figures (News Shopper)

The largest opposition party Sinn Fein held 21.1% of first-preference votes, narrowly ahead of current coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at 21% and ...

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Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three ... (Aljazeera.com)

Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties.

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Irish general election results: Counting begins across the country (BBC News)

Ireland uses the Proportional Representation with a Single Transferable Vote electoral system to count votes. The previous government was a three-party ...

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Counting gets under way in Irish general election (BBC News)

An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

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Unofficial tallies in Irish election suggest some trouble for big figures (Darlington and Stockton Times)

The largest opposition party Sinn Fein held 21.1% of first-preference votes, narrowly ahead of current coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at 21% and ...

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Unofficial tallies in Irish election suggest some trouble for big figures (Wandsworth Guardian)

It means the voting slips need to be counted several times, an undertaking which can last days. General Election Ireland 2024 Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald ...

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Irish election: Vote counting underway as exit poll suggests another ... (ITV News)

UTV's Political Editor Tracy McGee reports from Dublin, where votes are being tallied in the Irish General Election. Ballot counting is underway in ...

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Ireland election: Several ministers fighting for their seats - as ... (Sky News)

Ireland's Green Party, one of the three previous governing parties, may lose a significant number of seats - as attention turns to forming a new coalition after ...

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Unofficial tallies in Irish election suggest some trouble for big figures (Gazette & Herald)

It means the voting slips need to be counted several times, an undertaking which can last days. General Election Ireland 2024 Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald ...

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Ireland's centre-right parties close in on re-election, likely to need ... (Reuters)

Fine Gael, Fianna Fail look set to return to power · New partner likely needed as Greens' vote collapses · Many seats will not be called before Sunday.

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Vote counting ongoing in Ireland's general elections with first 36 Dáil ... (Euronews)

Ballot boxes were opened at 10:00CET on Saturday at centres across the country, kicking off a marathon vote-counting exercise to tally the results.

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