Byelections 2019: Winning candidates welcome poll results

The Government suffered a blow after failing to win any seats in four byelections yesterday, while Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party celebrated their victories.

Byelections 2019: Winning candidates welcome poll results
Sun, 01 Dec, 2019 - 07:31
Digital Desk staff

The Government suffered a blow after failing to win any seats in four byelections yesterday, while Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party celebrated their victories.

Byelections were held in four constituencies to fill vacancies left by TDs elected to the European Parliament.

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