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

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

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

Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Ireland’s chief opposition party since 2018, can’t deliver a win in her Dublin Central power base.

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

Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne clinches Galway West contest after Social Democrats’ Daniel Ennis takes Dublin Central seat

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

Plus: New TDs in the House; and ghost estates return to the news