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Old school takes back seat as new era dawns

The word had come from Mayo that public celebrations should be low-key. There was no sense of the country wedding atmosphere that accompanied Brian Cowen’s elevation

• Finance double act will need all their past experience of political minefields
• Enda enjoys day in the sun after 36 long years
• First female Attorney General a 'smart and able advocate'
• Younger TDs deserve a chance to shape new era
• Coalition's record on inequality is pitiful

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Count Trail

• "I don't care what they call us, we'll eat our dinner in the middle of the day all the time"

• FG hopeful a hot contender while Miriam gets Taoiseach nod
• "I made it very clear that I am not and never was a member of the IFA" - Gerry Adams
• Shane Ross approach to economic crisis "no different" to Sinn Féin?
• "Well, I could come in here and present this show. It would be an absolute doddle."
• Callely writes to constituents explaining his exit

Party Profiles

• Kenny's performance the biggest challenge facing Fine Gael

• Fine Gael Manifesto
• FIANNA FAIL: Return to roots may be only hope
• Fianna Fail Manifesto
• LABOUR: Gilmore responsible for surge in support
• The Labour Party
• SINN FEIN: Party buoyed by Doherty success
• Sinn Fein Manifesto
• GREENS: Solid contribution may stand to party
• Green Party Manifesto
• OTHERS: Ex-party members join Independents
• Workers Party Manifesto

State of the Parties

Results

 

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Latest MRBI poll standings

Election 2011 Blogs

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Constituency Focus

• Dublin North Central: Results in Haughey stronghold to reveal much about true state of FF's fortunes

• Cork South Central
• Dublin South
• Limerick City
• Dublin Mid West
• Louth

The Platform

• Have Your Say On Election 2011