Ireland's two large centre-right parties looked set to be returned to power after an election on Friday, but will likely need at least one smaller partner to secure a majority, raising questions over the stability of the next government.

Vote counting was underway Saturday in Ireland’s national election after an exit poll suggested the contest is a close-fought race among the country’s three largest political parties. Election officials opened ballot boxes at count centers across the country,

Ireland goes to the polls today in a vote that looks closer than previously expected after prime minister Simon Harris lost the momentum that motivated him to call the the snap general election just three weeks ago.

Voting closes in Ireland’s election, with exit poll suggesting three biggest parties winning roughly equal shares

In a northeast neighborhood of the capital city, deprivation and affluence exist side-by-side, and many voters feel frustrated by the status quo.

Counting has begun in the Irish general election, as exit polls suggest a close contest between the three major parties.

Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.

Join Chris Buckler and Elaine McGee for live coverage of the race for the Dáil.

Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris votes as his Fine Gael party seeks a fourth term in office :: November 29, 2024 :: Wicklow, Ireland A slide in support for his Fine Gael party showed signs of stabilising with last opinion poll indicating a likely return of the centre-right led coalition to government.