Elaine Loughlin: 'Breath of fresh air' Cairns ushered in Hollymania as party leader

Key to that has been Ms Cairns herself, who has galvanised support amongst younger women — a group not usually involved in politics in large numbers

Part of Holly Cairns' appeal, which has filtered down to provide a knock-on support for those running under her party's banner, is her unconventional approach to politics. Picture: Damien Storan

An older man spotted the group of canvassers coming and, when they approached, he refused to take the political leaflet being pushed in his direction.

He had already made up his mind, so didn't need to read the literature.