Fianna Fail Leads in Local Elections as Coalition Partners Gain Ground

Ireland's local and European election results show slight gains for coalition parties, while Sinn Fein falls short of expectations.

• Fianna Fail secured 248 local council seats, narrowly surpassing Fine Gael's 245.
• Sinn Fein increased its council seats to 102 but failed to meet its own expectations.
• Four MEPs were elected in Dublin, including representatives from Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, Sinn Fein, and Labour.
• Independent candidate John Moran won Ireland's first directly elected mayoral race in Limerick.
• Speculation arises about a potential early general election, though coalition leaders commit to full term.

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