Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 7 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote

LA Times  

The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein, which seeks unification with Ireland, hailed a “new era” Saturday for Northern Ireland as the party captured the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time. The victory means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast for the first time since Northern Ireland was founded as a Protestant-majority state in 1921. The people can’t wait.” While a Sinn Fein win would signal a historic shift that shows diminishing support for unionist parties, it’s far from clear what happens next because of Northern Ireland’s complicated power-sharing politics and ongoing tussles over post-Brexit arrangements. In February, the DUP’s Paul Givan resigned as first minister as post-Brexit tensions triggered a fresh political crisis in Northern Ireland.

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Ireland's election is over, but the country faces weeks of talks before there's a government
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ireland's election is over, but the country faces weeks of talks before there's a government

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ireland faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new …

Sinn Fein leader is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition after 'incredible performance' in Irish election - as vote counting continues
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sinn Fein leader is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition after 'incredible performance' in Irish election - as vote counting continues

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein leader engaging with other parties about 'possibility of government' The leader of Sinn Fein has said she is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition following an 'incredible performance' in today's election. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald celebrating after what she called an 'incredible performance' in the election …

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests

NPR  

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests toggle caption Peter Morrison/AP DUBLIN — A marathon vote-counting exercise was underway Saturday in Ireland's national election after an exit poll suggested that the contest is a close-fought race among the country's three largest political parties. The exit poll suggested voters' support is split widely among the three big parties — Fine …

Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three-way race
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three-way race

Al Jazeera  

Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties. Ireland is tallying votes from general elections as an exit poll suggested a dead heat between the three main parties, with the left-wing opposition Sinn Fein holding a narrow lead. Just behind were Ireland’s two centre-right parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, …

Ireland election: Main opposition Sinn Fein likely to be largest party but ruling coalition to retain power
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ireland election: Main opposition Sinn Fein likely to be largest party but ruling coalition to retain power

Firstpost  

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, former rivals that have, between them, led every government since the foundation of the state almost a century ago, may be able to reach a majority with one other smaller party Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald campaigns for the final day, ahead of a general election, outside Government Buildings, in Dublin, Ireland November 28, …

Ireland votes in closely fought general election
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ireland votes in closely fought general election

Raw Story  

by Caroline TAÏX / Peter MURPHY Voting got under way in Ireland on Friday in a general election in which the two centre-right coalition partners are neck-and-neck with opposition party Sinn Fein after a campaign marked by rancour over housing and cost-of-living crises. Final opinion polling put the three main parties -- centre-right Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, and the …

Irish America wants a united Ireland. And it’s ready to fund it.
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Irish America wants a united Ireland. And it’s ready to fund it.

Politico  

There’s little doubt where the sympathies lie among McKeon’s regulars. After all, it was in Irish-American enclaves like Yonkers that the community once raised funds to send guns and bombs to the IRA, whose stated goal was to kick the British out of Northern Ireland and reunify the island within a single Irish Republic. Karl, whose great-grandfather came from County …

Concerns over housing and immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland’s election
4 weeks ago

Concerns over housing and immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland’s election

LA Times  

From his poster, there’s not much to distinguish Gerry Hutch from the slew of other independent candidates hoping discontented voters will propel them into Ireland’s parliament in an election on Friday. With voters set to fill all 174 seats in the Dáil, the lower house of parliament, opinion polls suggest voters’ support is split into five roughly even chunks — …

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — Ireland’s President Michael Higgins dissolved Parliament Friday, clearing the way for a Nov. 29 election that will determine who controls government. A historic coalition government led by Harris’ center-right Fine Gael party and its center-left rival Fianna Fail has been in power since the 2020 race ended in a virtual dead heat. “The time is now right to …

‘Referendum on Irish unity by 2030’: Sinn Fein Leadership
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Referendum on Irish unity by 2030’: Sinn Fein Leadership

The Hindu  

Northern Ireland will conduct a referendum on uniting with the Republic of Ireland in this decade, the leadership of Sinn Fein, the party that heads the government of Northern Ireland, said on Thursday. “We believe that we will have polls, referendums on the question of unity in this decade,” Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald told journalists at a Foreign …

Rishi Sunak tells Sinn Fein not to focus on united Ireland
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak tells Sinn Fein not to focus on united Ireland

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The PM said …

First among firsts: The Hindu Editorial on the Sinn Fein and Irish politics
10 months, 2 weeks ago

First among firsts: The Hindu Editorial on the Sinn Fein and Irish politics

The Hindu  

The rise of the Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill, as the first nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland, is an indication of how the region’s political landscape is changing. According to the 1998 Good Friday agreement, which ended three decades of sectarian violence known as the Troubles, Northern Ireland’s government should include representatives of the largest and second largest political blocs. …

Northern Ireland leader O'Neill predicts Irish unity vote within decade
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Northern Ireland leader O'Neill predicts Irish unity vote within decade

The Hindu  

Northern Ireland has begun a "decade of opportunity" during which it will hold a vote on unification with Ireland, the U.K. territory's first nationalist leader said in an interview aired on Sunday. Pro-Irish unity politician Michelle O'Neill made history on Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland's First Minister, in a return of power-sharing after the biggest pro-U.K. party ended a two-year …

For the first time, an Irish nationalist will lead Northern Ireland’s government
10 months, 3 weeks ago

For the first time, an Irish nationalist will lead Northern Ireland’s government

Associated Press  

LONDON — An Irish nationalist made history Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O’Neill was named first minister in the government that under the terms of the 1998 Good Friday peace accord shares power equally between Northern Ireland’s two main communities — …

Northern Ireland elects Irish nationalist Michelle O’Neill as First Minister in historic shift
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern Ireland elects Irish nationalist Michelle O’Neill as First Minister in historic shift

The Hindu  

Northern Ireland’s Parliament appointed an Irish nationalist as First Minister for the first time on February 3, a historic milestone in a state established a century ago to ensure the dominance of pro-British unionists. Michelle O’Neill’s appointment, the delayed result of a watershed 2022 election, is the latest sign of the rise of a Sinn Fein party in the British …

An Irish nationalist is leader of Northern Ireland’s government for the first time
10 months, 3 weeks ago

An Irish nationalist is leader of Northern Ireland’s government for the first time

LA Times  

Irish nationalist Michelle O’Neill speaks in the Northern Ireland Assembly in Belfast after her historic appointment as Northern Ireland’s first minister on Saturday. An Irish nationalist made history Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O’Neill was nominated as first minister in the …

What does the restoration of power-sharing mean for Northern Ireland?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What does the restoration of power-sharing mean for Northern Ireland?

The Independent  

With fresh legislation to restore power-sharing to Northern Ireland being rushed through parliament with little resistance, a new government at Stormont could be formed by next week. Northern Ireland is thus unusual in the world in being a “duarchy” with the ultimate executive power shared by two figures with equal power, as well as a wide variety of parties being …

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government
1 year, 7 months ago

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein made sweeping gains in Northern Ireland's …

Council election results send message that Stormont must return – Sinn Fein
1 year, 7 months ago

Council election results send message that Stormont must return – Sinn Fein

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Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance consolidate electoral dominance, poll shows
1 year, 9 months ago

Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance consolidate electoral dominance, poll shows

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last year’s Stormont election saw Sinn Fein returned with the largest number of MLAs, …

Brexit crisis pushes N Ireland to brink of new election
2 years, 1 month ago

Brexit crisis pushes N Ireland to brink of new election

Associated Press  

LONDON — Northern Ireland is headed for an unwanted early election after its deadlocked lawmakers failed Thursday to break a political impasse triggered by Britain’s exit from the European Union that has shaken the power-sharing structure underpinning the region’s hard-won peace. Attempts to nominate a speaker were blocked by the biggest British unionist body, the Democratic Unionist Party, as part …

Fear of Sinn Fein obstacle to normalisation of NI politics – Baker
2 years, 2 months ago

Fear of Sinn Fein obstacle to normalisation of NI politics – Baker

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said that people were thrilled to have a Conservative MP visit but one …

Sinn Fein leader: Time to plan for border poll on Irish unity
2 years, 3 months ago

Sinn Fein leader: Time to plan for border poll on Irish unity

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A future of unity and progress draws closer and a new Ireland is on …

Unionist party refuses to form new N Ireland government
2 years, 7 months ago

Unionist party refuses to form new N Ireland government

Associated Press  

LONDON — Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, which lost last week’s local elections, refused Monday to return to a power-sharing government saying it will not do so until its demands over post-Brexit customs arrangements are met. Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson was among political leaders that met with Britain’s Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis, who urged them to come …

N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win
2 years, 7 months ago

N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K., U.S. and Irish governments have urged rival parties in Northern Ireland to come together to resurrect its power-sharing government after Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein scored a historic victory to become the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s Assembly. But it’s not clear whether Sinn Fein will lead a new government because of Northern Ireland’s delicate power-sharing …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 7 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote

Associated Press  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein, which seeks unification with Ireland, hailed a “new era” Saturday for Northern Ireland as it captured the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time in a historic win. The victory means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast — …

EXPLAINER: What’s next for N. Ireland after Sinn Fein wins?
2 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s next for N. Ireland after Sinn Fein wins?

Associated Press  

LONDON — The election of Sinn Fein as the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s Assembly is a historic moment -- the first time an Irish nationalist party, rather than a British unionist one, has topped the voting. The result gives Sinn Fein the right to hold the post of first minister in Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government, with the DUP taking …

Sturgeon: Sinn Fein success shows ‘big questions’ being asked about UK future
2 years, 7 months ago

Sturgeon: Sinn Fein success shows ‘big questions’ being asked about UK future

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sinn Fein’s performance in Northern Ireland has shown there are …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ after historic Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 7 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ after historic Northern Ireland vote

Al Jazeera  

Sinn Fein is entitled to first minister post in Belfast for the first time since Northern Ireland was founded in 1921. The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein has won the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time. The historic win means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast for …

Northern Ireland witnesses ‘seismic’ legislative election result
2 years, 7 months ago

Northern Ireland witnesses ‘seismic’ legislative election result

Al Jazeera  

A pro-Irish reunification party becomes the biggest one in Northern Ireland’s legislative assembly for the first time. Belfast, United Kingdom – Northern Ireland has witnessed a “seismic” election result after Thursday’s legislative vote. Speaking at a Belfast count centre about the prospects for a united Ireland, Sinn Féin leader McDonald told Sky News that “the preparation for that big change …

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election
2 years, 7 months ago

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sinn Fein’s vice president Michelle O’Neill was elected on the first count in Mid …

Sinn Fein tops first preference votes in Northern Ireland
2 years, 7 months ago

Sinn Fein tops first preference votes in Northern Ireland

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein's President and leader said last night her party will push for an Irish reunification referendum north and south of the border within five years. Neither Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's party or the Ulster Unionists have yet agreed to join a power-sharing executive in which Sinn Fein would be able to nominate the First Minister. Sinn Fein have topped the …

Sinn Fein set to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting starts
2 years, 7 months ago

Sinn Fein set to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting starts

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein are on course to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting in the Stormont election gets underway today. Boris Johnson this morning said 'the most important thing is that we continue to support the balance of the Good Friday Agreement across all communities in Northern Ireland'. It could lead to Sinn Fein's …

Northern Ireland poised to make history as UK votes
2 years, 7 months ago

Northern Ireland poised to make history as UK votes

Al Jazeera  

Polls open for local and regional elections in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and much of England. Polls have opened across the UK in local and regional elections that could prove historic in Northern Ireland and heap further pressure on embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The contest for the devolved assembly in Belfast could see a pro-Irish reunification nationalist party win …

Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election
2 years, 7 months ago

Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election

Associated Press  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Ever since Northern Ireland was founded as a Protestant-majority state a century ago, its governments have been led by unionist politicians who defined themselves as British. But if opinion polls are right, an election Thursday will see Sinn Fein, an Irish nationalist party that seeks union with Ireland, become the largest group in the 90-seat Northern …

Northern Ireland set to vote in election poised to make history
2 years, 7 months ago

Northern Ireland set to vote in election poised to make history

Al Jazeera  

Sinn Féin, a nationalist party that supports reunification, is predicted to get the post of first minister for the first time. Party leader Jeffery Donaldson said Sinn Féin becoming the largest party would put them “one step closer to delivering their plans for a border poll”, or a vote on the constitutional future of the province. Sinn Féin’s election to …

Will the N Ireland election pave the way for a united Ireland?
2 years, 7 months ago

Will the N Ireland election pave the way for a united Ireland?

Al Jazeera  

Sinn Féin is likely to be the largest party in Northern Ireland after the May 5 election – what does this mean for moves towards a united Ireland? If that election sees Sinn Féin come to power in Dublin as head of the sovereign Irish state, it will not trigger an immediate referendum on a united Ireland, as the power …

N. Ireland 1st minister quits amid battle over Brexit checks
2 years, 10 months ago

N. Ireland 1st minister quits amid battle over Brexit checks

Associated Press  

LONDON — Northern Ireland’s First Minister resigned Thursday as tensions over Britain’s departure from the European Union triggered a fresh political crisis in the region. That angered many in Northern Ireland because it creates a barrier between the region and other parts of the U.K. “Our institutions are being tested once again,’' Givan said as he resigned. Brandon Lewis, the …

Biggest Northern Ireland unionist party endorses new leader
3 years, 5 months ago

Biggest Northern Ireland unionist party endorses new leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party formally endorsed Jeffrey Donaldson as its new leader on Saturday, a position that will likely see him become the country’s first minister. Donaldson received 32 votes of the party’s 36-strong electoral college, which is made up of the party’s 28 lawmakers in the Northern Ireland assembly and its eight members of parliament in …

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