Adams upbeat on poll possibility

The Sinn Fein president predicted yesterday that the party would "return at least one TD to Leinster House"

The Sinn Fein president predicted yesterday that the party would "return at least one TD to Leinster House". Mr Adams was campaigning in Monaghan with party candidate, Mr Caoimhghin O Caolain, who, he said, would be elected in Cavan/Monaghan. Mr Adams said polls done on the doorsteps in the constituencies reflected an increase in the Sinn Fein vote.

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