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Galway West by-election

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Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count

Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count

Kyne narrowed the gap over subsequent counts to clinch the seat.

Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate

Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate

Fine Gael minister Peter Burke said it had been a ‘very strong election for Fine Gael’.

Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection

Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection

Leader of Independent Ireland Michael Collins said it is ‘down to transfers now’

Ahern and Hutch comments a bad reflection on Irish politics

Ahern and Hutch comments a bad reflection on Irish politics

Poll suggests small lead for Seán Kyne in Galway byelection

Poll suggests small lead for Seán Kyne in Galway byelection

Voter registration closes Tuesday ahead of Dublin Central and Galway West byelections

Voter registration closes Tuesday ahead of Dublin Central and Galway West byelections

Voter Registration Pop Up Shop to open in Galway this weekend

Voter Registration Pop Up Shop to open in Galway this weekend

Polling day for Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections set for May 22nd

Polling day for Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections set for May 22nd

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

The electorate for Dublin Central is over 57,000. The electorate for Galway West is over 103,000.

McDonald ‘hoping’ for left transfers in election to fill Connolly’s seat

McDonald ‘hoping’ for left transfers in election to fill Connolly’s seat

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

The Sinn Féin president said her party will contest the resulting by-election in the constituency