McDonald believes support for Sinn Féin higher than what polls show

The poll leaves it all to play for with just days left of the campaign and a potentially crucial leaders' debate on Tuesday

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said that the mood is now 'very reminiscent' of the last general election, during which Sinn Féin enjoyed a surge in support. Picture: Gráinne Ní Aodha/PA

Mary Lou McDonald believes support for her party is ahead of the latest polls which put Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil neck and neck.

As the election campaign enters its final days, Fine Gael has recorded a four-point slide and is now on 22% support with both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil on 20%.