Sinn Féin Loses By-Election, Pressure on Leader

Sinn Féin, Ireland’s main opposition party, suffered defeats in two by-elections – Dublin Central and Galway West – resulting in pressure on its leader, Mary Lou McDonald. Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats won Dublin Central, while the outcome in Galway West is uncertain. Gerry Hutch, a notorious gangland figure, also performed surprisingly well, raising questions about Sinn Féin’s electoral prospects ahead of the upcoming general election.

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