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# Exercise the franchise

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Here's when you'll start seeing election posters on lampposts across the country

We bet you can’t wait…

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Mar 20th 2014, 1:27 PM

The Seanad is here to stay as referendum defeated

“Sometimes in politics, you get a wallop in the electoral process” – Enda Kenny

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Oct 5th 2013, 9:56 PM

PIC: Low turnout reported as voters decide on Seanad and Court of Appeal

Have you voted yet?

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Oct 4th 2013, 3:15 PM

PIC: If you haven't voted yet these are what your two ballot papers will look like

Here’s what to expect if you’re heading to your polling station in the next few hours.

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Oct 4th 2013, 2:19 PM