The initial counting of votes for Ireland’s 34th Dáil revealed significant outcomes for various political parties. Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman anticipated losses, which occurred as his party saw multiple members defeated. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald expressed interest in coalition talks with left-leaning parties. Independent candidate Gerard Hutch gained traction in Dublin Central, despite controversy surrounding his candidacy. The day’s events also featured a fire alarm disruption in Donegal and personal celebrations for other elected candidates.