New poll sees Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin in confident mood

Sources from within Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin say their parties are now eyeing extra seats following a slump in support for Fine Gael in the latest Irish Times/IPSOS B&A poll.
New poll sees Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin in confident mood

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin shakes hands while talking to Valerie McIlittrice in a shop while canvassing in Lusk. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Fianna Fáil is setting its sights on winning three seats in Micheál Martin's constituency of Cork South Central, with Sinn Féin also eyeing up additional seats.

Sources within both parties said that the "mood had changed" over the weekend following two polls that showed a decline in support for Fine Gael

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