Check out the latest on the 2024 Local and European Elections in Ireland! Independent candidates shine, while major parties brace for competition. Excitement builds as results start rolling in.
In the midst of the 2024 Local and European Elections in Ireland, independent candidates are making waves with their strong performances. While Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael leaders express satisfaction with their party's results, Sinn Féin is poised to regain lost ground. The overall picture shows a potential battle between the two main government parties, setting the stage for an intense political landscape.
As counting continues overnight in various local races, the anticipation grows. Success for Far Righters in local elections contrasts with a splintered vote in the European elections, particularly evident in Dublin with the rise of Independent Ireland. In Kildare, the counting of votes is underway, stirring curiosity and engagement among voters.
Candidates highlight pressing issues such as housing affordability, school placements, and infrastructure needs during the campaign. Voter turnout averages at 41% in Kildare, reflecting the community's active participation in the democratic process. Each electoral area showcases unique challenges and priorities, shaping the outcomes of the elections.
In the exciting conclusion, the first councillor is elected in Galway, marking a significant milestone in the election process. Government parties express satisfaction with early tallies, hinting at potential victories. With counting underway in various regions, the political landscape in Ireland is set for dynamic shifts and intriguing results.
Election results: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael leaders say they are pleased with party performances but Sinn Féin may do little more than recover ground lost ...
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The overall local election picture, based on tallies, indicates that the two main Government parties of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will likely be in a battle ...
There is some success for Far Righters in the local elections, but in the Europeans they seem to have splintered the vote. In Dublin the Independent Ireland ...
The counting of votes for half of Kildare's eight Local Electoral Areas (LEAs) has commenced today Saturday with the remainder beginning on Sunday.
The average voter turnout across Kildare was 41%. Live blog of the election results as they happen below: Athy LEA. Tallying complete - counting to take place ...
Candidates say the affordability and availability of housing is a regular topic on the doorsteps, as are issues finding secondary school places, the need for ...
Thomas Welby has become the first candidate elected in this year's local elections; Satisfaction among the government parties after early tallies.
The counting of local election ballots has begun at Cork City Hall after rough early tallies indicated strong support for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil candidates.
Counting has officially begun in four of the eight electoral areas – Maynooth, Clane, Celbridge and Naas, with the other four scheduled to begin on Sunday ...