The Irish general election polls will open on Friday from 07:00 to 22:00, allowing over 3.4 million registered voters to elect 173 Teachtaí Dála (TDs) for the 34th Dáil. The election follows a three-week campaign and involves major parties like Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin, along with smaller parties and independents. Vote counting starts Saturday and may extend into the following week, with the first Dáil sitting on December 18. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)