Vote counting was underway Saturday in Ireland’s national election after an exit poll suggested the contest is a close-fought race among the country’s three largest political parties. Election officials opened ballot boxes at count centers across the country,

Counting is under way after millions of people across Ireland voted in the 2024 General Election. The polls opened at 7am and closed at 10pm, with a total of 174 seats to be filled – more than ever before. An exit poll released on Friday night showed Sinn Fein and Fine Gael virtually tied, making the likely result too close to call.

Voting got under way in Ireland on Friday in a  general election in which the two centre-right coalition partners are neck-and-neck with opposition party Sinn Fein after a campaign marked by rancour over housing and cost-of-living crises.

Counting has begun in the Irish general election, as exit polls suggest a close contest between the three major parties.

Counting is underway in Ireland’s general election where the exit polls have the three main parties virtually neck and neck. “We are so appreciative for everybody who came out and voted for us,” said Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald.

Counting has begun in Ireland's election, after an exit poll showed the three main parties neck and neck.