How Sinn Fein has made themselves over
1 year ago

How Sinn Fein has made themselves over

NPR  

How Sinn Fein has made themselves over A party with past links to IRA militants is ruling Northern Ireland, and leading polls ahead of elections in the Republic of Ireland too. FRAYER: That's Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaking to reporters late last year. FRAYER: She also clarified that Sinn Fein's longtime goal of uniting the two parts of Ireland into one country - it hasn't disappeared. FRAYER: Those themes have long been part of Sinn Fein's messaging, and Doyle says he'll vote for them, mostly as an alternative to the status quo, to send a message to the establishment. FRAYER: Sinn Fein, if it wins upcoming elections in the Republic of Ireland, will have a lot on its plate - a historic housing crisis, a fledgling far-right movement which led to riots late last year and this looming question of reunification, really, this party's founding principle - whether to do it, how to do it and whether there's political appetite for it across this island.

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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 months, 3 weeks 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 election: Main opposition Sinn Fein likely to be largest party but ruling coalition to retain power
3 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Concerns over housing and immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland's election
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With voters set to fill all 174 seats in …

Concerns over housing and immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland’s election
3 months, 3 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 — …

‘Referendum on Irish unity by 2030’: Sinn Fein Leadership
1 year, 1 month 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 …

First among firsts: The Hindu Editorial on the Sinn Fein and Irish politics
1 year, 1 month 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. …

Micheal Martin criticises Sinn Fein’s response to Dublin riots as ‘knee-jerk’
1 year, 3 months ago

Micheal Martin criticises Sinn Fein’s response to Dublin riots as ‘knee-jerk’

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 Ireland’s deputy leader Micheal Martin has criticised Sinn Fein’s response …

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government
1 year, 10 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, 10 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance consolidate electoral dominance, poll shows
2 years 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, …

Fear of Sinn Fein obstacle to normalisation of NI politics – Baker
2 years, 5 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 …

Northern Ireland news latest: Reunification vote ‘within decade,’ suggests Sinn Fein
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland news latest: Reunification vote ‘within decade,’ suggests Sinn Fein

The Independent  

✕ Close Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland after victory 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. Mary …

N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win
2 years, 10 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, 10 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 — …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 10 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 …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ after historic Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 10 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 …

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election
2 years, 10 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 eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election
2 years, 10 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 …

Sinn Fein widens gap on DUP in race to be Stormont’s largest party – poll
2 years, 11 months ago

Sinn Fein widens gap on DUP in race to be Stormont’s largest party – poll

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 remains on course to emerge from the Stormont …

Irish election produces an earthquake as Sinn Fein tops poll
5 years, 1 month ago

Irish election produces an earthquake as Sinn Fein tops poll

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland braced for weeks of political uncertainty Monday after an earth-shaking election that saw the Irish Republican Army-linked party Sinn Fein — long shunned by its bigger rivals — take the largest share of votes. I really don’t know what’s going to happen.” Sinn Fein’s left-wing proposals for tackling Ireland’s housing crisis and creaking healthcare system proved a …

Vote prediction for Sinn Fein puts Irish politics in turmoil
5 years, 1 month ago

Vote prediction for Sinn Fein puts Irish politics in turmoil

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland faced political turmoil Sunday as an exit poll from the weekend’s parliamentary election suggested that Sinn Fein, a left-wing party committed to reunification of the island, finished in a virtual dead heat with the two parties that have governed since the country won independence almost a century ago. While ballot counting remained underway, the poll indicated that …

Waiting for the winner: The Hindu Editorial on Ireland polls
5 years, 1 month ago

Waiting for the winner: The Hindu Editorial on Ireland polls

The Hindu  

Ireland’s general elections on Saturday have thrown up many paradoxes, offering few clues about the next government, or the future of the country’s three largest parties. Sinn Féin, the country’s Republican party has, perhaps with good reason, proclaimed itself the real winner: 37 seats, up 14 over the 2016 polls, and its best result. But Micheál Martin, Fianna Fáil leader, …

The Irish parties reaching across the border towards a new era for nationalism
6 years, 1 month ago

The Irish parties reaching across the border towards a new era for nationalism

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood announces the party has voted …

Sinn Fein says Theresa May does not have powersharing plan
7 years, 1 month ago

Sinn Fein says Theresa May does not have powersharing plan

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein today tore into Theresa May over the crisis in Northern Ireland- saying the Prime Minister 'does not have a plan' to get devolved government back up and running. But speaking afterwards Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald accused Downing Street of dithering and delaying and said 'there has to be a decision'. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald …

Gerry Adams stands down as leader of Sinn Fein after 34 years
7 years, 1 month ago

Gerry Adams stands down as leader of Sinn Fein after 34 years

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 Gerry Adams' tenure as leader of Sinn Fein has come to …

Mary Lou McDonald: Who is Sinn Féin's new leader tasked with carrying Irish republicanism forward?
7 years, 1 month ago

Mary Lou McDonald: Who is Sinn Féin's new leader tasked with carrying Irish republicanism forward?

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 Mary Lou McDonald is set to be named the new President …

Sinn Fein’s divisive leader to step down after over 30 years
7 years, 4 months ago

Sinn Fein’s divisive leader to step down after over 30 years

Associated Press  

LONDON — Gerry Adams, the divisive politician known around the world as the face of the Irish republican movement as it shifted from violence to peace, announced Saturday that he was stepping down as leader of Sinn Fein next year after heading the party for over 30 years. The 69-year-old veteran politician — who has been president of Northern Ireland’s …

Sinn Fein surge puts Northern Ireland power-sharing agreement at risk
8 years ago

Sinn Fein surge puts Northern Ireland power-sharing agreement at risk

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. Speaking to The Independent following the result, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams said he …

Sinn Fein Makes Big Gains, Reshuffling Political Landscape In Northern Ireland
8 years ago

Sinn Fein Makes Big Gains, Reshuffling Political Landscape In Northern Ireland

NPR  

Sinn Fein Makes Big Gains, Reshuffling Political Landscape In Northern Ireland Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Faith/AFP/Getty Images Paul Faith/AFP/Getty Images When the dust finally settled Saturday on Northern Ireland's snap assembly election, it became clear a new political reality now awaits voters there. CNN notes that under the 1998 Good Friday peace accord, which ended three decades of …

Adams wins historic vote from Sinn Fein to back Irish police forces
18 years, 1 month ago

Adams wins historic vote from Sinn Fein to back Irish police forces

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 special meeting of Sinn Fein in Dublin yesterday overwhelmingly endorsed the recommendation of …

Sinn Fein historic police move
18 years, 2 months ago

Sinn Fein historic police move

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 tonight edged closer to an historic acceptance of …

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