Election 2024: Locals nonplussed by the Monk's close call in Dublin Central

Walking through North Strand and Ballybough on Sunday, people were not surprised the Monk was in with such a strong chance of nabbing a seat

Gerry Hutch at the count centre in the RDS. Picture: Sam Boal/Collin Photos

“Ah here, leave it bleeding out, vote for the Monk number 1.” 

Ann Grimes’s famous urging of people to stop fighting on a Dublin street in a clip that went viral over a decade ago was repurposed on Friday as she exited her count centre having given Gerard Hutch her number one vote.