Tory meltdown, Labour letdown, or Lib Dem false dawn? Explore the wilder reaches of swing with 25 alternative maps of the UK. A look at the key marginals, region by region, using three-dimensional VRML maps. Although both of the UK governing parties have depended on the Irish vote to stay in power at one time or another, the election in Ireland will be fought on quite different issues by quite different parties. Here we look at the 18 Irish constituencies. In response to numerous requests, we have provided a simpler mapping interface to our extensive constituency profiles by Robert Waller. Just select the area you want and click. Focusing on the issues, the history and the personalities behind the news. Natural born winners: James Meagan searches through postwar history for that elusive creature, the natural party of power Party lines: John Whitehead considers the state of the parties Identify the political soundbytes and win yourself a magnum of champagne. Find out what the contestants have to say for themselves - go straight to the horses' mouths.