As it happened: ‘Emotional’ win for Soc Dems in Dublin Central and count to resume in Galway West

The eliminations have started in both Dublin Central and Galway West  — follow for tallies, transfers and race updates
As it happened: ‘Emotional’ win for Soc Dems in Dublin Central and count to resume in Galway West

Counting for the Dublin Central by-election is being held at the RDS, Dublin. The by-election was triggered after Paschal Donohoe left political life to become the World Bank's chief knowledge officer. Picture: Zoe Linkson

Sat, 23 May, 2026 - 08:30
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