Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/The Irish TimesThe latest Irish Times/Ipsos B & A poll confirms Sinn Féin as the most popular party despite a small drop in support. Sinn Féin are now polling at 24 per cent (down three points), still in advance of Fianna Fáil on 19 per cent (up two points) and Fine Gael on 18 per cent (no change). The party’s strong working-class appeal (7 per cent among C2DEs) puts it in direct competition with Sinn Féin. Even Aontú, on 3 per cent, is a potential thorn in the side of Sinn Féin – Aontú poll strongest in Connaught/Ulster (on 5 per cent), where a number of Sinn Féin strongholds are located.

Source: The Irish Times February 05, 2026 12:32 UTC