Poll: Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael the most popular choice for new coalition
A coalition based on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael remains the most popular choice for government after the general election, according to the final Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll of the campaign.
After a sharp drop in support for Fine Gael in the poll, which has dealt a severe blow to party morale, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael still maintain a strong lead as the most favoured combination for government.
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- Irish Unifil troops welcomed home from Lebanon: More than 200 Irish troops serving in Lebanon returned to Ireland on Monday morning after a six-month peacekeeping deployment with the United Nations Interim Force Lebanon.
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Business
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Sports
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World
- Ceasefire imminent between Israel and Hizbullah, Lebanese officials told: The US informed Lebanese officials on Monday night that a ceasefire between Israel and Hizbullah could be announced “within hours”.
Life & Style
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