Michelle McGlynn: Not all sunshine and rainbows at Fianna Fáil think-in

The late summer sunshine in Killiney was marred only by haze from a nearby gorse fire — and maybe concern about how FF are faring in the Irish Examiner Rural Ireland Thinks polls

Tánaiste and party leader Micheál Martin was one of the few Fianna Fáil members who stopped for unscheduled chats with members of the media at the party's think-in. Picture: Alan Rowlette/RollingNews 

The clear blue Killiney sky was marred by smoke from a nearby gorse fire on Monday, setting the vibe as Fianna Fáil gathered for their think-in.

It wasn't that the mood was dull or one of pessimism but at the same time, it was not all sunshine and rainbows either.