In a surprising turn during a year of global electoral defeats for incumbents, Ireland’s ruling parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, have successfully retained voter support despite ongoing economic troubles. Their combined first preference votes dropped minutely to 42.7%. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin’s popularity faltered significantly, showing a decline from previous elections. With coalition formations on the horizon, the performance of the Green Party has weakened, complicating future governance. Voter preferences indicate a desire for continuity with the current coalition dynamics.