Fianna Fail and Fine Gael looked well placed to return to power but Sinn Fein insists it could be part of a new government of the left in Ireland.

Holly Cairns elected on tenth countSocial Democrats party leader Holly Cairns retained her seat in the Cork South West constituency after she was elected on the tenth count.Deputy Cairns who gave ...

Counting is in the early stages but initial tallies suggest some major figures in the last government may face difficulty ...

Simon Harris’s Fine Gael party and coalition partner Fianna Fail look set to return to government after the Irish election, but the prime minister could face a battle to keep his post after his ...

Outgoing coalition partners Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, however, claim they are well placed to return to power following Ireland’s General Election.

The Social Democrats have had “a positive day” as they look set to grow their representation in the Dail parliament. Party ...

Voting in the Irish General Election continued into Friday evening after a quick campaign that focused on the country’s most pressing issues.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald voted at Deaf Village Ireland on the Navan Road in Dublin. Things looked a little ...

The Cork South-West candidate has described being heavily pregnant and running for election as ‘a juggling act’.

Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats, has given birth to a baby girl, as the country heads to the polls.

Holly Cairns, leader of Ireland's Social Democrats, gave birth on the day of the general election as she seeks re-election in Cork South-West. Despite her maternity, she retained leadership with ...