Get the latest news, election analysis and election results on Ireland's General Election 2020 from award winning Irish Independent political journalists. Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox! Sinn Fein stole the show in Ireland's general election over the weekend. Recent general elections have increased female representation in Irish politics, but there's still glacial progress in attaining high office. Stay up-to-date with who is ahead in the polls in each country and on what Europe thinks and why. POLITICO Poll of Polls — Irish polls, trends and election news for Ireland. Register a free account today to become a member! The latest political news from across Ireland from the Irish Mirror's dedicated politics news team the 2020 Irish General election. POLITICO Europe tracks polling data for every European election and country. Last modified on Wed 22 Jul 2020 17.23 EDT. Irish Examiner view: Politics can learn from Catholicism Irish Examiner 11:20 6-Apr-21 Student nurses hit out at 'cynical' HSE work placements Irish Examiner 11:06 6-Apr-21 Sinn Fein’s ‘arrogant disregard for Covid regulations to blame for political crisis’ – MLA Armagh I 11:03 6-Apr-21 POLITICAL LEADERS across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Britain have spoken out in condemnation of the violence and destruction seen in Belfast last night. Tue 21 Jul 2020 13.02 EDT. Sinn Fein highlighted issues like housing and health care during the 2020 campaign. Ireland's political landscape changed dramatically after the 2020 general election, when Sinn Féin made gains to become the joint-largest party in the Dáil, making Ireland a three party system. For several days, violence has erupted in Northern Ireland, with multiple PSNI officers injured as youths, mainly from loyalist areas, hurled stones and petrol bombs and set vehicles alight. Updated / Wednesday, 8 Jul 2020 12:28 The 2020 General Election marked and unexpected surge in support for Sinn Fein, which became the main opposition party after returning 37 TDs to Dail Eireann.