Byelection turnout at 34% in Dublin Central, 38% in Galway West as polls approach close
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Galway West Constituency
Latest news and analysis from the five-seat Galway West Dáil constituency
Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: How The Irish Times is covering the results
With long lists of candidates in both constituencies the counts are likely to be long and could run into Sunday
Polls open in byelections, Paul Rudd on filming in Dublin, and Under the Hawthorn Tree
Early Edition with Aideen Finnegan
AI tools gave wrong answers about byelection candidates and where to vote, new research shows
Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT and Grok are all returning different answers to voters’ questions
Dublin Central and Galway West byelections enter final stretch, with cost of living ‘key issue’ on doorsteps
Voting takes place in Dublin Central and Galway West on Friday
The Galway West byelection candidate offering a ‘Galway first’ platform
Cubbard has built his reputation on getting things done in the city’s Westside community and now wants to expand his appeal
Elections watchdog says get out to vote – and don’t write ‘Up the Dubs’ on ballot paper
Electoral Commission says 900 new voters have been registered in advance of Dublin and Galway contests
Who will win the Dublin Central and Galway West byelections?
In the News podcast: Such elections traditionally give voters a chance to thump the Government
It is illegal to commit electoral fraud in Ireland. It is also relatively easy
In some counties more people were registered to vote than the local population. The Electoral Commission is racing to ‘close the gap’
The Irish Times view on Friday’s byelelections: a chance to test the political temperature
This could be the last opportunity voters have to express a view at the ballot box until 2029
Oliver Callan receives second payment for production of RTÉ satirical show, Bakhurst says
‘Regrettable’ broadcaster’s attempt to be more open has been categorised as a scandal, says director general
‘Immigration not a big issue on the doors’: Galway West win for Noel Thomas would be a fresh blow to FF
Independent Ireland candidate says many people believe Government ‘completely disconnected from the ordinary person’
Byelections latest: Gerry Hutch on the campaign trail; McAdam pledges to expand CCTV
A crowded fields of candidates in both constituencies means that transfers are set to be decisive
All to play for in Dublin Central and Galway West in last days of byelection campaigns
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Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: Four things to watch in the last week of campaigning
Expect a frantic final few days in the constituencies as the campaigns enter the home stretch
How punters on Polymarket have bet big on Gerry Hutch to lose
In the News podcast: Online trading platform has seen €1m bet on outcome of Dublin Central byelection
Irregular betting on byelection; bodyguards to protect special care staff
Early Edition brings the top stories from The Irish Times Monday to Friday
Investigation: Suspicious betting on Gerry Hutch in Dublin Central byelection
More than $1m wagered through controversial Polymarket platform
Why have international traders bet $1m on the Dublin Central byelection?
Almost $500,000 alone has been wagered on Gerry Hutch’s chances of becoming a TD or not
Leadership, byelections and Bertie: Five things we learned at the Fianna Fáil ardfheis
Mood was pretty good as party led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin for past 15 years gathered in Dublin on Saturday to celebrate its centenary
What are voters’ five big issues in Dublin Central and Galway West byelections?
Cost of living and housing top agenda, with immigration, transport, special education and Irish language also coming up on doorsteps
Public service must embrace risk to deliver big projects, Jack Chambers says
Minister addresses Fianna Fáil ardfheis in Dublin as party braces itself for possible double byelection loss
Fianna Fáil will not seek to stop Ahern from canvassing despite immigration remarks
Party struggling to make impact in upcoming Dublin and Galway byelections, polls show
An unusual Galway byelection canvass involves a seven-minute flight
Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne heads to Inis Oírr, while Sinn Féin contender Marc Lohan pounds pavements in a Galway city suburb
‘People are geared towards voting left’: Helen Ogbu hopes for a Labour win in Galway West
Independent candidate Sheila Garrity believes recent poll not reflective of what she is hearing on ground on byelection canvass
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The Irish Times view on the Galway West byelection: a close contest ahead
This week’s poll suggests three candidates could be in contention
Galway West byelection: Is Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas transfer-friendly enough?
Inside Politics: Irish Times/TG4 poll shows Seán Kyne with a narrow lead over Thomas in contest for Connolly’s former seat
The Irish Times/TG4-Ipsos B&A poll for the Galway West byelection: the full results in charts
Fine Gael, Independent Ireland, Labour in strongest contention
Fine Gael, Independent Ireland, Labour in strongest contention for Galway West seat – poll
Irish Times/TG4 opinion poll shows Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne in slim lead over Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas
A Government candidate has not won a byelection since 2014. That may be about to change
Strong showing by Independent Ireland and Labour candidates in Irish Times, TG4 and B&A poll of voters
Byelection juices flowing in Galway West and Dublin Central
Cost of living looks set to dominate campaign; and HSE’s financial position has ‘significantly worsened’
Inside Politics Live in Galway: Who can win the Galway West byelection?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
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