General election

Elections, Ballots, and Predictions: Oh My! Join the Fun!

Voting in Ireland's General Election just got a whole lot more exciting! Find out how to catch all the action live!

As Ireland gears up for the highly anticipated General Election 2024, the excitement is palpable! From the first ballot cast to the final candidate elected, you won’t want to miss a heartbeat. RTÉ is on the ball, providing extensive coverage that spans online, television, and radio. Expect non-stop coverage from the moment the polls open. RTÉ promises to dish out unique insights with their joint exit poll results and a whopping 43 individual real-time constituency blogs! Talk about being plugged in!

But it’s not just RTÉ getting in on the action; The Irish Times is also rolling out the red carpet for political junkies across the nation. Their coverage will kick-off with the publication of the exit poll at 10 PM on election night. You’ll have insight on voter preferences while their expert political team engages in lively discussions. If you're wondering how that fits into your Netflix binge, don’t worry! This is a binge-worthy event of its own!

In Tipperary, the logistics are enough to make anyone giddy with excitement. A massive operation is rolling out with 322 ballot boxes, each equipped with a presiding officer and polling clerk. As the votes are cast, you can bet there will be plenty of stories to tell. And don’t forget, voters in the Republic of Ireland are encouraged to shuffle into polling stations between 07:00 to 22:00 local time on election day—so set your alarms!

The stakes are high, with 680 candidates vying to fill 173 of the 174 seats in the Dáil. As you prepare to cast your vote, rest assured that the election process is as unique as our country itself. Ireland's convoluted electoral system means every vote count dramatically towards forming the next government. The Irish love a good challenge, don’t they?

To brighten your day, here’s a cheeky fact: Did you know that the first recorded general election in Ireland took place in 1634? And here’s more for the trivia buffs: In the most recent election, the Ceann Comhairle is automatically returned, that leaves one less seat to fight over—let the games begin!

So gear up, stay informed, and grab the popcorn, Ireland! It’s election season, and the political fun is just getting started!