Election 2024 counting begins for Day 2 - but some big name casualties are already clear
Briefly

Micheál Martin is poised to reclaim the Taoiseach's position, as Fianna Fáil surpasses Fine Gael in the general election, signaling a likely Grand Coalition.
Despite Fine Gael leader Simon Harris labeling the election outcome "too close to call", there emerges a "very clear route" for Fianna Fáil’s return to power.
Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald aims to form a left-wing coalition, but her hopes are dashed as the electoral numbers don't support her leadership ambitions.
The Green Party's significant decline and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly's precarious position reflect substantial shifts, while celebrity candidate Gráinne Seoige failed to gain voter traction in Galway West.
Read at Irish Independent
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