Fine Gael takes first place as dominant party of local government

FINE GAEL roared into first place as the dominant party of local government as Fianna Fáil support collapsed and the Greens were all but wiped out.

Labour also made impressive gains, especially in Dublin where it cemented its position as the most popular choice for voters.

Sinn Féin was unable to sustain the momentum it achieved last time out, but saw losses in the capital evened out by gains in the rest of the country.