(CNN) Ireland began its official vote count Sunday as the nation waits for a clearer picture of its future government, following an exit poll that suggested the general election ended in a three-way dead heat. The exit poll, released as voting ended at 10 p.m. (5 p.m. Sinn Féin won 22.3% while Fianna Fáil gained 22.2%. The once-marginal Sinn Féin -- which was the political wing of the IRA during its drive to force Britain out of Northern Ireland -- appears to have successfully reshaped its image. According to the exit poll by Ipsos MRBI for The Irish Times, RTÉ and others, the party has become a popular option for young Irish voters frustrated with issues such as housing unaffordability.

Source: CNN February 09, 2020 11:15 UTC