Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is making waves in the 2024 Dublin Central election - can he turn his past into a political future?
In the latest buzz surrounding the Dublin Central General Election 2024, all eyes are on Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch as early tallies reveal his promising performance. Hutch, running as an independent candidate, is up against some notable names such as Mary Lou McDonald from Sinn Féin, Gary Gannon of the Social Democrats, and Paschal Donohoe from Fianna Fáil. Election watchers are eager to see if Hutch can parlay his notorious past into electoral success, especially given he has a strong backup from his home turf in the north inner city.
As vote counts roll in, the early results are looking favorable for Hutch, showing him capturing around 11.6% of the votes as of 10:45 am, making this election intriguingly tight. Emotion runs high as the count progresses, with just a single digit separating the main contenders as residents hold their breaths. If the trend continues, Hutch could very well be thumping the political pavement in the Dáil chambers, defying any lingering doubts about his transition from a figure in Dublin's underworld to a reputed political candidate.
The stakes continue to rise with every ballot box that is opened, paving the way for a dramatic showdown in the heart of Dublin. Many have marvelled at Hutch's unexpected viability in this political arena—following his notorious past, it's almost like watching a reformed villain make a compelling case for redemption. With the final seat in the Dublin Central constituency almost within reach, critics are left reconsidering whether 'The Monk' is more than just a name pulled from the crime pages of yesteryears.
As the election remains too close to call, the real question on everyone’s lips is whether Gerry Hutch’s story will script a new chapter in Irish politics or if it’ll fizzle out under the weight of his past. The Irish electorate may just have a few surprises up their sleeves, especially considering the focus on integrity and change these days—will Hutch’s backstory resonate in the same way as a gripping novel? Judging by the early tallies, it just might!
So far Mary Lou McDonald (SF), Gary Gannon (SD), Paschal Donohoe (FF) and Gerard Hutch (Ind) are the front runners. Hutch's involvement in the election is ...
While the early tallies look good for Hutch the tallies are all from boxes in the north inner city which would be considered his strongest area.
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is reportedly doing well in his Dublin Central constituency, as the election remains too close to call between the three main ...
At 10:45am, with 21741 vote tallies unofficially, he had received 11.6% of first preference votes.
See election results for the Dublin Central constituency including which TDs were elected.
Gerry "The Monk" Hutch appears to be in line to snatch the 4th Dáíl seat in the Dublin Central constituency. Mary Lou McDonald to top poll.
Counting is underway across the country in the general election, and you can follow live updates here throughout the day.
Gary Gannon of the Social Democrats is polling in third place at 13pc followed by Hutch on 9pc. The fact that Hutch entered the race in the first place will ...
With 100% of boxes now opened in Dublin Central, Gerry 'The Monk' is in line to take the fourth seat.
With all boxes now tallied in the Dublin Central constituency, Independent candidate Gerard Hutch looks likely to be in contention for a seat with around 9% ...
Counting is underway across the country in the general election, and you can follow live updates here throughout the day.
One of the big stories from the General Election 2024 count is that Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch could take a seat in Dublin Central.
Counting is underway across the country in the general election, and you can follow live updates here throughout the day.
Local TD Gary Gannon said the gangland figure's popularity is down to media attention and long-held hurt in the community. 3.17pm, 30 Nov 2024.
Number of seats: 4. Seats filled: 0. 1.57pm. Social Democrats candidate Gary Gannon has said he is humbled by the vote in Dublin Central.
Mary Lou McDonald and Paschal Donohoe are set to be re-elected but the other two seats are up for grabs, with Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch looking like he could take ...
The battle for the fourth seat will likely be down to Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, Labour's Marie Sherlock and Fianna Fáil's Mary Fitzpatrick.
The convicted Dublin criminal, also known as The Monk, received the fourth-highest first preference vote in the four-seat constituency with almost 10 per ...
10.30pm: After Count 5 we still have Paschal Donohoe, Mary Fitzpatrick, Gary Gannon, Neasa Hourigan, Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, Marie Sherlock and Malachy Steenson ...
Gangland figure Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch was a surprise late addition to the Dublin Central constituency but is now on course to land the final fourth seat ...
The first indication of how Ireland has voted will emerge from the exit polls tonight after 10pm. Join us early tomorrow from the moment the ballot boxes are ...
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has labelled Garry Gannon's comments on Gerry Hutch's stride in Dublin Central as “absolute nonsense” and said the candidate ...
Transfers could carry controversial candidate across the line, former Fianna Fáil leader and Dublin Central TD predicts.