Elections 2024: Five things we learned on the second day of election counting 

There are questions for Mary Lou McDonald to answer as Sinn Féin leader but Ireland's political family dynasties are alive and well
Elections 2024: Five things we learned on the second day of election counting 

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald admitted 'it wasn't our day'. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024 - 21:00

1. Questions for Mary Lou 

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has questions to answer and admitted "it wasn't our day" after the votes surge failed to materialise. 

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