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'I'm told I'm brutal at it': Mary Lou McDonald bowls up in Galway to a warm welcome

The Sinn Féin leader was generous with her time for residents, listening intently to their concerns and promising to address them

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is no 'Robin Hood of the Oireachtas'

Gerry Hutch is a veteran criminal suspected of involvement in two of the biggest armed robberies in the State, writes Mick Clifford

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Elaine Loughlin: Jovial spirit among Fianna Fáil members despite by-election woes

An ard fheis is like a wedding without the bride and groom according to one upbeat TD

Sun, 17 May, 2026

'This is the time I need to do it': Helen Ogbu looks to make history in Galway West by-election

If victorious in the by-election on Friday, May 22, the Labour candidate will be the first woman of colour elected to Dáil Éireann

Listen | Sat, 16 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election: Candidates try to keep ice cool as canvassing heats up

While it would be easy to frame the contest in the heart of the capital as a straight fight between the Government and opposition parties, that does not tell the full story

Listen | Sat, 16 May, 2026

Electing our candidate in Galway 'would be the ultimate two fingers to the far right', Labour says

Meanwhile, many who have been out canvassing in Dublin Central see the Green Party councillor Janet Horner as a dark horse, writes Elaine Loughlin

Listen | Sat, 16 May, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

Voters in two high-profile constituencies prepare to elect new TDs in the first by-elections since the 2024 general election

Listen | Fri, 15 May, 2026

Farm girls herd geese along stony road near farm cottages

Colin Sheridan: Voters grow weary of feeling left behind by politicians

In An Cheathrú Rua, there is a lingering sense among many voters that politics happens around them rather than with them

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Micheál Martin: We can't physically stop Bertie Ahern from canvassing

Ahern recorded saying he was 'worried' about the Africans' migrating to Ireland

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Bertie Ahern migration comments ’caused hurt and harm’, Tánaiste says

Simon Harris said he 'deplores' any abuse suffered by any candidate and that Mr Ahern's comments were 'not appropriate'

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats lead the way in Dublin Central by-election poll

A third of voters told pollsters that the cost of living is their main concern in the election

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil MEP calls on Bertie Ahern to apologise for immigration remarks

Labour leader Ivana Bacik calls comments 'deeply disturbing', Tánaiste Simon Harris says they were 'not appropriate'

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Bertie Ahern admits he ‘probably shouldn’t have said’ remarks on immigration and Muslims

Former taoiseach says he regrets parts of doorstep exchange recorded during Dublin Central by-election canvassing campaign

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Taoiseach distances Fianna Fáil from Bertie Ahern immigration remarks

Micheál Martin says Ireland must respect people of all ethnic backgrounds following controversy over Bertie Ahern remarks

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Bertie Ahern says there are 'too many' immigrants coming into Ireland in social media video

Former taoiseach filmed during Dublin Central canvass discussing immigration, Muslims, and border controls with local voter

Tue, 12 May, 2026

More than half a million euro wagered on Gerry Hutch to win Dáil seat

Polymarket has taken $1.1m in bets on the outcome of the Dublin Central by election — including $180,000 on campaigner Gillian Sheratt who is not a candidate

Tue, 12 May, 2026

No constraints exist on election wagers, says watchdog, as by-elections attract $1m in bets

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland said a new licensing regime is being rolled out under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

Paul Hosford: By-elections will highlight differing fortunes of government parties

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are not the only parties with high stakes in the next 14 days in Dublin Central and Galway West

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Fine Gael 'buoyed' with by-election poll, Sinn Féin 'not out of the race'

Tánaiste Simon Harris described the results as pointing to a 'very competitive by‑election'

Fri, 08 May, 2026

'Straight out of the Donald Trump playbook': Reaction to Gerard Hutch's comments on migrants

Residents of Dublin Central had mixed reactions to the by-election candidate's remarks, with some backing his stance and others describing them as 'prejudiced and harmful'

Wed, 06 May, 2026

There was no previous falling out with Sinn Féin, says Janice Boylan

The candidate for Dublin Central addressed comments made in 2022

Tue, 05 May, 2026

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Labour calls for non-means-tested fund to support domestic violence victims with essential costs

Proposal seeks €3m pilot fund to remove financial barriers for those leaving abusive relationships and accessing support

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Gerard Hutch calls for 'internment' for 'illegal immigrants' during interview

“Foreign nationals” are needed for jobs that Irish people have “gone too posh for”, such as working in McDonald's, the veteran criminal said

Mon, 04 May, 2026

By-election candidates accuse Government of 'gaslighting' the public in fiery debate

The fiery debate featured Janice Boylan of Sinn Féin, Social Democrat Daniel Ennis, Fine Gael’s Ray McAdam, and Ruth O’Dea of the Labour Party

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Mick Clifford: The past for Fianna Fáil was glorious, the future bulges with uncertainty

From civil war origins to decades of dominance, the party’s evolution reflects Ireland’s shifting political and economic landscape

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Louise Burne: Sinn Féin on road to being 'a normal party' as members row in behind Mary Lou McDonald

As discussions on Saturday between journalists and Sinn Féin members moved to Mary Lou’s leadership, Sinn Féin did what Sinn Féin does best.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Mary Lou McDonald rejects claims of Sinn Féin leadership challenge at Ard Fheis

Sinn Féin leader dismisses speculation about her position, saying party debates reflect internal democracy ahead of key elections

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Tadgh McNally: Fine Gael has good reason to wish Leo Varadkar would just go away

With the party's rural TDs still smarting after the fuel protests earlier this month, and the looming by-election in rural Galway-West, the former taoiseach's remarks on rural Ireland have not gone down well

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

By-elections will be referendum on a Government left with little wriggle room

With public anger at the cost of living and the Government's response to the fuel protests, the timing of the by-elections in Dublin Central and Galway West could not be worse for the Coalition parties

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Right candidate, right constituency, right time for Bacik

Taking 30% of the vote, Ms Bacik proved that a strong personal brand and a connection with the local voter could overcome anaemic national opinion polling.

Fri, 09 Jul, 2021

Ivana Bacik 'over the moon' to be elected

Ms Bacik said that she was "over the moon" to have been elected in her home constituency.

Fri, 09 Jul, 2021

Fianna Fáil TDs despair as wrong voting date published on by-election leaflet

Five things we learned from canvassing with Galway West by-election candidates

ieExplains: Everything you need to know about the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections

Different tactics for different parties in canvassing in Dublin Central continues

Galway West: Fianna Fáil's young Cillian Keane wooing voters for transfers

Polymarket bets on Dublin Central by-election causing 'grave concerns' – Tánaiste

'I'm told I'm brutal at it': Mary Lou McDonald bowls up in Galway to a warm welcome

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is no 'Robin Hood of the Oireachtas'

Elaine Loughlin: Jovial spirit among Fianna Fáil members despite by-election woes

'This is the time I need to do it': Helen Ogbu looks to make history in Galway West by-election

Dublin Central by-election: Candidates try to keep ice cool as canvassing heats up

Electing our candidate in Galway 'would be the ultimate two fingers to the far right', Labour says

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

Colin Sheridan: Voters grow weary of feeling left behind by politicians

Micheál Martin: We can't physically stop Bertie Ahern from canvassing

Bertie Ahern migration comments ’caused hurt and harm’, Tánaiste says

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats lead the way in Dublin Central by-election poll

Fianna Fáil MEP calls on Bertie Ahern to apologise for immigration remarks

Bertie Ahern admits he ‘probably shouldn’t have said’ remarks on immigration and Muslims

Taoiseach distances Fianna Fáil from Bertie Ahern immigration remarks

Bertie Ahern says there are 'too many' immigrants coming into Ireland in social media video

More than half a million euro wagered on Gerry Hutch to win Dáil seat

No constraints exist on election wagers, says watchdog, as by-elections attract $1m in bets

Paul Hosford: By-elections will highlight differing fortunes of government parties

Fine Gael 'buoyed' with by-election poll, Sinn Féin 'not out of the race'

'Straight out of the Donald Trump playbook': Reaction to Gerard Hutch's comments on migrants

There was no previous falling out with Sinn Féin, says Janice Boylan

Labour calls for non-means-tested fund to support domestic violence victims with essential costs

Gerard Hutch calls for 'internment' for 'illegal immigrants' during interview

By-election candidates accuse Government of 'gaslighting' the public in fiery debate

Mick Clifford: The past for Fianna Fáil was glorious, the future bulges with uncertainty

Louise Burne: Sinn Féin on road to being 'a normal party' as members row in behind Mary Lou McDonald

Mary Lou McDonald rejects claims of Sinn Féin leadership challenge at Ard Fheis

Tadgh McNally: Fine Gael has good reason to wish Leo Varadkar would just go away

By-elections will be referendum on a Government left with little wriggle room

Right candidate, right constituency, right time for Bacik

Ivana Bacik 'over the moon' to be elected

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