BBC: Irish general election: Exit poll predicts 'tie' between three main parties
The three main political parties have tied in first preference votes, according to an exit poll for the Republic of Ireland's general election.
The earliest indications from the poll suggest there is little difference between Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil.
Polling closed in the general election at 22:00 GMT.
Counting to elect the 33rd Dáil (Irish parliament) will begin on Sunday in all 39 constituencies.
There will be coverage of the election results on the BBC News NI website from 12:00 GMT on Sunday.
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More News On Today's Elections In Ireland
Sinn Fein Irish election surge leaves three main parties tied -- Reuters
Top 3 parties in dead heat after Irish parliament elections -- AP
Ireland elections: Exit poll shows three-way tie -- DW
'Three horse race' as Ireland goes to the polls to vote for next government -- France 24
Ireland general election: Sinn Féin surges to 22% in exit poll -- The Guardian
Exit polls predict three-way tie in Irish government -- UPI
Three-way tie in Ireland's general election: Exit poll -- Al Jazeera
Irish election too close to call as 'historic' surge by left-wing nationalist Sinn Fein stuns establishment -- RT
