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In Pictures: People across UK and Ireland mark winter solstice

Ceremonies were held and revellers gathered for the shortest day of the year.

The Independent UK

Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker

The independent TD has established a reputation as a straight-talking backbencher.

The Independent UK

Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets

The counting of votes is underway to elect a Ceann Comhairle.

Evening Standard

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Israel accuses Ireland of ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’ as it moves to close embassy

Irish premier Simon Harris said he ‘utterly rejected’ the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel.

The Independent UK

Israel accuses Ireland of ‘crossing every red line’ as it moves to close embassy

Irish premier Simon Harris said he ‘utterly rejected’ the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel.

Evening Standard

New government ‘ideally’ formed before Trump inauguration, says Irish premier

The New York businessman will become the 47th president of the United States on January 20.

The Independent UK

Three million receive rare emergency alert as UK braces for Storm Darragh

The red warning – which has led to the cancellation of events, including Christmas attractions – covers parts of Wales and the south-west of England.

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Seven counties under red wind warning as Storm Darragh hits Ireland

The whole of the island is likely to be subject to disruption, including travel delays and power cuts.

Evening Standard

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael eye independent TDs as option to secure Dail majority

The two parties that have dominated Irish politics for a century have fallen just short of the combined number of TDs required for a Dail majority.

Evening Standard

No coalition deal before Christmas, Fianna Fail deputy leader insists

A return of a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael government looks odds on, but uncertainty remains on potential junior partners.

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Minister for Health fails to be re-elected and loses long-held seat

He lost out to the Irish premier’s running mate Richard Timmins, who secured the second seat for Fine Gael in the consistency.

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence

Simon Easterby has taken over from head coach Farrell on an interim basis.

The Independent UK

Fianna Fail leader hails a ‘good day’ for party with two-thirds of seats declared in Irish general election

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

The Independent UK

Martin hails ‘good day’ for Fianna Fail but urges patience on coalition make-up

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

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Hutch’s Dail bid ends with him running away from pandemonium at count centre

The gangland figure missed out on the last seat in the Dublin Central constituency to the Labour Party’s Marie Sherlock.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein actively pursuing route into government, insists leader McDonald

Outgoing coalition partners Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, however, claim they are well placed to return to power following Ireland’s General Election.

Evening Standard

Boxes opened in count for Irish General Election

The boxes holding the ballots were opened at 9am at count centres across the country.

Evening Standard

Voting continues in Irish General Election

Voting in the Irish General Election continued into Friday evening after a quick campaign that focused on the country’s most pressing issues.

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In Pictures: Voters and a pug cast their ballots in the Irish General Election

Turnout is expected to play a vital role in this year’s General Election – even the furry kind.

The Independent UK

Ireland captain Caelan Doris credits Cian Healy’s longevity to cold showers

Veteran prop Healy is poised to move ahead of Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland’s most-capped player.

The Independent UK

Talking points as Ireland wrap up autumn campaign against Australia

Andy Farrell will bid a temporary farewell to his role as Ireland head coach following the match.

Evening Standard

Irish political leaders urge people to vote in ‘close-fought’ General Election

The country’s deputy premier Micheal Martin encouraged people to brave the wet and windy weather and to use their vote.

Evening Standard

Irish premier casts vote with his family early as General Election under way

Simon Harris said he was hopeful – both for the outcome of the election and the future of the country.

The Independent UK

Irish voters head to polls in ‘too close to call’ General Election

The three largest parties were virtually neck-and-neck heading into the vote, according to the latest opinion poll.

Evening Standard

Parties make last-ditch attempts to attract votes on eve of election

The polls will open at 7am and close at 10pm on Friday.

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