Michéal Martin, the leader of Fianna Fáil, is the frontrunner to be the next taoiseach (Irish prime minister).

For Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and current taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, wooing like-minded independents would be likely to involve fewer policy concessions, and financial ...

Key to that has been Ms Cairns herself, who has galvanised support amongst younger women — a group not usually involved in ...

If you're still undecided, here's our guide to the main parties and candidates who are likely to have a say in the ...

The two parties that have dominated Irish politics for a century have fallen just short of the combined number of TDs ...

A return of a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael government looks odds on, but uncertainty remains on potential junior partners.

Social Democrats party leader Holly Cairns has released a statement praising her party as they are set to make 'historic ...

Speaking to reporters in Cork on Sunday night, Mr Martin said it had been a “good day for Fianna Fail”. Hours earlier, he said he needed to take a walk to think through the possibilities around ...

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has said that her party is in a strong position to play an "important role" in the 34th ...

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Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has described this weekend's election results "monumental" for her party, just days ...

Count day two is ramping up, and seats are rapidly being filled nationwide. In the meantime, all across the country, stories ...