'We want to go in and change things': Holly Cairns feels momentum grow in Social Democrats

The Social Democrats leader said she feels her party has a new energy after presidential election

In the wake of the presidential result, Holly Cairns was tagged as a potential tánaiste herself in a left-leaning government, but she insists her party is not looking at roles. Picture: Gareth Chaney

In 2019, Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns announced her arrival in politics in headline-grabbing fashion.

After four days and two full recounts, her election to Cork County Council was finally confirmed amid high drama.