ieExplains: Do I need my polling card? Here's what to do (and what not to do) when voting

If this is your first election or you’re still unsure about how exactly the day will go, we are here to explain. Picture: PA

On Friday, the Irish public will go to the polls in a general election for the first since 2020, with millions casting their vote to fill the 34th Dáil.

If this is your first election or if you’re still unsure about how exactly the day will go, we are here to explain.