Bacik helped to victory by social media manager from Corbyn’s Labour Party

Contest likely to be a two-horse race between FG’s James Geoghegan and Labour’s Ivana Bacik

Nativist politics have not played a big role in recent Irish elections. Might that change?

Almost all donations to political parties above €1,500 were from elected representatives

Protest by anti-mask, anti-lockdown groups, including right-wing National Party took place outside Leinster House

How Borrisokane and Ballinamore have reacted differently to direct provision

Anti-immigrant activists trying to dominate and exploit local debates on direct provision

Ferdia MacAonghusa: Male voices in internet’s murky corners are angry about ‘others’

Management of farmers’ organisation have ‘made decisions’ about treasurer’s future

Justin Barrett says there needs to be complete ban on Muslims coming into the country

Former Youth Defence member Justin Barrett hit zenith of influence during Nice Treaty campaign

The National Party says it also stands against a ‘dictatorial’ EU and is anti-abortion

Brexit: Fertile ground laid for Leave over years of politicians blaming Brussels