I assume this is people's voting intentions which will not take transfers into account? Bookies odds today have Connolly marginally on top which will .....

'I have huge sympathy for anybody who can't get a house,' says Former Fine Gael Minister Heather Humphreys, whose government has overseen the collapse of homeownership in the country. #NeverHeather #HeatherHumphreys #Finegaelness #twip #Aras25

Maybe Jim Gavin should have just told media to “fuck off and leave me alone” as the always classy, law breaker Heather Humphreys did.

The bookmakers rarely get it wrong .... current odds from Paddy Power .....

Fianna Fáil in Crisis Rebels circle Martin over Gavin implosion. #TickTockTaoiseach

Under the Standards in Public Office Act 2001, and the Code of Conduct for Public Servants, gifts or benefits — including to media organisations — are not permitted if they could be seen as influencing editorial content, coverage, or policy decisions. Maybe the rules don’t apply

Fianna Fail meeting this evening (7 pm) at Leinster House ..... lots of anger against Micheal Martin ..... then circling of wagons to protect what's left of their brand. Repercussions? .... don't be silly!

Paddy Power is sure Catherine Connolly will be our next president ....

Heather, I hate to tell you but you're not the president nor will you ever be ....

Robin Red Breast looking dignified ....

Is it too early?

An executive decision has been taken .... it's NOT too early....

Delicious ....

Heather Humphreys: "I'm pro-Europe. No questions asked" Catherine Connolly: " I question Europe when I see it give tacit and material support to the perpetuating of genocide and war." Spot the critical thinker.

Just 12% will not vote? .... more likely 60% won't but they'll probably not admit that. I also suspect spoils at 6% seems very low?

Juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker pictured here end of August ...

Are FF's core voters abandoning ship?

'For Fianna Fáil .... There was a flicker of hope .... that Jim Gavin could ... get the 12.5 per cent of the vote that would have saved its election expenses. ' Surely only candidates expenses are reimbursed NOT those of their backers? irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/1…

Great Spotted Woodpecker back .... this is first female I've been able to picture at feeder ....