Weekly protest in Co Cork parish ends against bank bailout

Marchers said the Irish should not be held liable for private debt of bondholders

Party profile: Independent Alliance likely to demand ministerial role

Party must boost democratic credentials to gain Independent Alliance support, says TD

GAA, soccer and rugby followers certainly have lots to choose from this Christmas

The official line was that the Irish don’t protest. But that changed with the bailout, the recession and the water charges. How might those demonstrations affect Ireland’s next general election?

Honohan confirmed refinancing of promissory note bonds

In last weekend’s elections, Independents, small alliances and anti-austerity groups were the big winners, polling more than 40 per cent in some areas. Was it a midterm protest vote or is the political party over?

Deirdre Clune takes final seat to join Seán Kelly

FF’s Crowley, SF’s Ní Riada and FG’s Kelly and Clune elected in four-seater constituency

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Green Party leader Eamon Ryan failed to win a seat while Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan topped poll

Of the leading contenders, only FG’s Simon Harris is based in Leinster

What canvassers lack in resources they make up for in passion and ideas

Eamon Gilmore has woman trouble from present and former candidates