So many great moments in the show, but this was pure goosebumps.

We always had a box of mandarins in our house around Christmas 🤷🏼‍♀️ I always thought it was a thing in Europe in general.

Current numbers. SF at 39 seats and the last two seats are between two FF candidates and Aontú in Cavan-Monaghon.

I think for some, maybe, but the exit poll highlighted that many FFG voters felt that their living standards were better off under them. So I'm not sure how much geopolitics plays as a factor in people's voting decisions from this cohort.

The ex-FG TD on RTÉ yesterday was going on about that Independent Ireland as a viable like-minded option. Also, I think a handful of individual independents were former FFG party members and they might be swayed to let bygones be bygones.

I'll caveat every broad left statement going forth with *except Labour.

I think now will be a litmus test of sorts for Labour. Ivana looked eager about propping up a FFFG government but I reckon others in the party wouldn't be.

Lastly, the far-right thankfully did not make substantial gains but it would be remiss to pretend an emerging group did not materialise with Aontú, II & many independents. This will continue to grow unless we can offer a viable alternative future that supports the most underserved in society. 3/3

Left leaning parties did appear fragmented during the campaign and let's be honest, the mud-slinging the past year hasn't helped. We need to take lessons from France in building a common platform with shared positions & messaging. "Purist" thinking needs binned as it only harms the movement. 2/3

Hutch has a cushion. Sherlock can’t be ruled out just yet but the gap has grown through recent eliminations.

Hutch’s supporters - and other observers locally - believe he’s on the way to the Dáil.

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