Predictions of Gerry Hutch being ‘electoral force to be reckoned with’ have not panned out, says Labour’s Sherlock

Sinn Féin’s Janice Boylan comes second, followed by Green Party’s Janet Horner and Independent candidate Gerry Hutch

Predictions of Gerry Hutch being ‘electoral force to be reckoned with’ have not panned out, says Labour’s Sherlock

Predictions of Gerry Hutch being ‘electoral force to be reckoned with’ have not panned out, says Labour’s Sherlock

Predictions of Gerry Hutch being ‘electoral force to be reckoned with’ have not panned out, says Labour’s Sherlock

Results expected by early evening on Saturday

Results expected by early evening on Saturday

Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne appears best placed to take Galway West seat while Fianna Fáil braces for worst ever byelection result in capital

Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats elected after ninth count in Dublin Central

Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats elected after ninth count in Dublin Central

Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats elected after ninth count in Dublin Central

Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats elected after ninth count in Dublin Central

There are two party leaders with much to ponder following the Dublin Central and Galway West byelections

Conclusions will be drawn about the state of Irish politics and the direction of travel

Strength of transfers between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael is a growing phenomenon of Irish elections