Michael O'Regan has over 40 years of experience when it comes to covering General Elections.

He joined Ivan on Tuesday's edition of the Hard Shoulder to share his views on the latest IPSOS/MRBI poll which has SinN Fein hitting the front as the most popular party in the State at 25% support.

Fianna Fáil have dropped to 23%, with Fine Gael at 20%.

Is the dawning of a new era in Irish politics imminent?