Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned.

The party received 29% of first preferences in the north west, compared to 21% for FG and FF on 18%. In Dublin, SF received 21% of first preferences, with FG on 17% and FF on 14 points.

The agreement on a new coalition gov't appears to be moving closer into sight ahead of the resumption of the Dáil (lower house of parliament) on 22 Jan. Speaking on 8 Jan, leader of the centrist ...

John Patrick (21) who was born in Madrid but has represented the Republic of Ireland in an underage bracket is close to a ...