Poll: Do you have a more optimistic outlook now than before the election?

The make-up of many councils has drastically changed and there are new people off to Europe. Feel better?

IT’S BEEN A busy few days, with counts still ongoing today.

Results of the election show a difficult time for the coalition parties with Labour taking a major hit.

Sinn Féin, however, have seen their council seats treble in this election, while there has also been a strong number of independent candidates across the country.

New day

As you wake up this Monday morning and face a brand new week we want to know how you’re feeling about it all.

Do you have a more optimistic outlook now than before the election?

Poll Results:

No, I don't (3586)

Yes, I do (1360)

I don't know (571)

Yes, I do
No, I don't
I don't know

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