How it started ...
There are three new faces representing Galway East: Albert Dolan, the 26-year-old Fianna Fáil Cathaoirleach of Galway Co Council, Peter Roche of Fine Gael and Sinn Féin's Louis O'Hara.
The familiar face of Independent Seán Canney completes the line-up for the 34th Dail in this constituency.
Independent Ireland's Declan Geraghty failed to take a seat here, but he only entered the race a few weeks ago after Michael Fitzmaurice decided not to stand in this constituency. Mr Fitzmaurice instead opted to focus on neighbouring Roscommon-Galway
Outgoing Fianna Fáil junior minister Anne Rabbitte lost her seat and was outpolled two-and-a-half to one by Mr Dolan. She did not attend the count at all.
Sinn Féin took their first seat in this constituency with Mr O'Hara, who narrowly lost out in the 2020 general election.
Mr Roche of Fine Gael managed to take a seat this time after Ciarán Cannon decided not to seek re-election.
Mr Canney signalled that he was willing to discuss a role in the formation of the Government. The delivery of the Western Rail Corridor and housing provision are his two big issues.
He previously served as a junior Minister in Enda Kenny's 2016 government as part of the Independent Alliance
How it ended ...
