Counting is underway in Ireland's election as 3 parties battle for top place

A marathon vote-counting exercise is underway in Ireland after an exit poll indicated a close race among the three largest political parties – Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, and Sinn Fein. The poll showed Fine Gael at 21%, Fianna Fail at 19.5%, and Sinn Fein at 21.1%, with potential coalition negotiations ahead. Ireland’s complex proportional representation system means full results may take days to emerge, as parties work towards forming a stable government amidst challenges like the housing crisis and immigration concerns.

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