Shawn Pogatchnik is the Ireland Correspondent for POLITICO Europe. With a focus on multinational issues in Ireland, Shawn covers a wide range of topics including politics, immigration, social issues, and Brexit. His work has also been featured in POLITICO.
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New poll drops Simon Harris’ Fine Gael from top spot into third place ahead of this week’s election — and he’s taking the blame.
Staid campaign limps toward election day as party leaders struggle to drum up enthusiasm for a vote with no clear front-runner.
His more experienced coalition partner, Micheál Martin, appears best positioned to lead the next government — and insists he won't turn left to Sinn Féin or right to anti-immigrant independents.
Survey suggests Ireland will likely face a struggle to forge new coalition government.
By: Shawn Pogatchnik
Ireland's unfolding election results leave Mary Lou McDonald stuck in opposition — likely alongside criminal newcomer Gerry “The Monk” Hutch.
By: Shawn Pogatchnik
Gerry “The Monk” Hutch led through 10 nail-biting election rounds — but Ireland's EU heavyweight knocked him out at the final bell.
By: Shawn Pogatchnik
Election results show that center-ground stalwarts Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have won 86 seats, two short of a parliamentary majority.
As Irish election winners tussle for positions of power, Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration adds a sense of urgency in Dublin.
By: Shawn Pogatchnik
Israeli foreign minister denounces the Irish for “extreme anti-Israel policies” in a move that follows Ireland's recognition of Palestinian statehood and its accusations of genocide in Gaza.
Verona Murphy was once known for anti-migrant rhetoric. Now she'll be expected to be diplomatic, as Ireland's likely next government tilts to the right.
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