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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 29 MIN

Byelections: who are the favourites to win in Dublin Central and Galway West?

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When two TDs left for bigger gigs last year it triggered elections to fill their places.Fine Gael’s Pascal Donohoe left for a big job at the World Bank and Independent TD Catherine Connolly left for a bigger job in Áras an Uachtaráin.Voters tomorrow will be faced with long ballot papers but the Irish Times IPSOS B&A poll suggests the early emergence of a small number of clear favourites in both constituencies.But who are? How did the candidates perform in the last week of canvassing? And will the Government have a bad day at the polls?Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy gives his take on what’s happening in these two large constituencies and predicts who will win.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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