Sinn Fein performed poorly in the elections in the Republic of Ireland. 

Questions over McDonald Sinn Fein leadership after election result

Irish voters will elect almost 1,000 councillors, 14 MEPs and a mayor for the southwestern county of Limerick.

Voting under way in Republic elections

Leo Varadkar, who held the role of taoiseach from 2017 until 2020, remains one of the country’s youngest leaders at the age of 43.

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar will become premier for the second time on Saturday.

The Taoiseach joined thousands at a commemoration for the revolutionary on Sunday.

Ireland is set to elect a new prime minister, with Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin expected to formally replace Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach.

The prospect of a united Ireland is closer, Sinn Fein's leader has said as exit polls indicate a strong surge in support for the party.


The SDLP and Fianna Fáil have entered an "unprecedented and historic" partnership. 

Fianna Fáil's parliamentary party have "fully endorsed" the plan for a partnership with the SDLP. 