Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald sent in a spin by jiving shopkeeper

Taoiseach Simon Harris was given a mug by Helen Drumm from Sound Quality Gifts (Liam McBurney/PA)

The election campaign was in full swing on Monday as Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald were challenged to a jive while canvassing in Monaghan town.

Both party leaders danced with TikToker Helen Drumm of Sound Quality Gifts shop on Monday afternoon while out appealing for votes.