Campaign Overview

From 29th June 2025 to midday 24th September 2025

Catherine Connolly was first out of the traps and is getting the most radio attention right now, edging ahead on overall mentions with a footprint that’s anchored in local stations and backed by steady national slots. Most of her airtime comes from county radio (about two-thirds Local to one-third National), which means you’ll hear her name frequently across the map rather than concentrated in just a few big programmes. On geography, she leads the field in the widest spread of counties, with clear hotspots in Cork, Tipperary and Leitrim, and competitive showings in several others; that breadth helps explain why her total volume sits on top even when individual counties swing day to day. The tone around her is mixed at scale: plenty of neutral and positive discussion on high-reach shows like Morning Ireland and Liveline, balanced by tougher segments in parts of RTÉ current affairs and some local talk. Crucially, there are battleground markets where margins are slim and momentum matters; large counties such as Cork can flip on a handful of items, and Leinster features several close races in terms of mentions. The upshot is a campaign that’s being talked about a lot, in many places, with different framings depending on the show and the county exactly the kind of coverage that can move quickly as stories break. If you want to dig deeper, the live charts below show how her Share of Voice compares to the others, which counties she’s leading (and by how much), which programmes mention her most, and how sentiment shifts over time. It’s the easiest way to see today’s picture at a glance and to spot early signs of tomorrow’s.