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Irish Examiner View: Reading the electorate ahead of the by-elections

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch will attract much attention in the Dublin Central by-election. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photo

Mon, 04 May, 2026 - 01:00

Three weeks out from two crucial by-elections in Galway West and Dublin Central, the Government is already anticipating losses in both constituencies.

As has ever been the case, by-elections don’t generally go the way of those in power, and the Government is trying its best to manage limited expectations. Among the ruling parties it is felt that only Fine Gael’s Sean Kyne, running in Galway West, has an each-way chance of winning a seat.

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