Elaine Loughlin: No Sinn Féin landslide, no lurch to far-right, no drubbing for Government

The early indications from the 2024 elections have shown one thing — the centre has held, writes Elaine Loughlin

Ballot papers at Nemo Rangers Cork on Saturday as the local and European papers are separated. Picture: Larry Cummins

The centre has held.

Initial indications are that there will be no Sinn Féin landslide, no significant lurch to the far right or no drubbing for the Government parties in either the local or European elections.