Dublin’s Mayoral Race Turns Political

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 2m

Dublin’s political scene is heating up as progressive forces push back against the traditional power-sharing alliance, accusing Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of hijacking the mayoral race while ignoring housing crises. Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are backing their own candidates, Jesslyn Henry and Edel Moran, despite slim odds, arguing the current system is undemocratic. While Labour’s shift in Fingal offers hope for change, the Green Party stands firm on their two-year pact with the big parties, citing stability. Critics like Pat Dunne and Conor Reddy blast the ruling bloc for…