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The BbcIrish By-Election Results Show Setbacks for Largest Opposition Party
The largest opposition party failed to win either of two seats contested in weekend by-elections. Its candidate placed second in one constituency and finished well behind in the other.
theolivepress.esGerry Hutch Announces Candidacy for Irish Parliamentary By-Election
Notorious Irish gangster Gerry “The Monk” Hutch, a convicted criminal who led one of Ireland’s most notorious crime families, is mounting a bid for parliament. He is seeking the seat left vacant by Ireland’s former finance minister. Hutch stated he is not on the run.
rte.ieBertie Ahern Secretly Recorded Discussing Immigration Concerns While Canvassing in Dublin
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern told a voter he had "no problem" with Ukrainians but expressed worry about Africans and future generations of Muslims. The five-minute recording, made nine or 10 days before 14 May 2026, prompted criticism from Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Ahern later c…