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European and local elections
Mary Lou McDonald vows to remain Sinn FĂ©in leader as the party ‘reflects’
While the party has not made the significant gains in the local and European elections as previously projected, it has picked up some seats across the country from the 2019 local elections

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Taoiseach visit to the US
Varadkar: Sinn FĂ©in-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at Stormont
A Sinn FĂ©in-led government south of the border would pose “a very high risk”, but the party’s powers are limited at Stormont’s institutions, Leo Varadkar has said.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Operation Kenova report
O’Neill apologises to families of IRA campaign against alleged informers
First Minister Michelle O’Neill was speaking in her position with Sinn FĂ©in amid calls for republican leadership to apologise for the crimes of the IRA’s internal security unit (ISU)

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Stormont Assembly
O’Neill says she has not given up on powersharing at Stormont
However, Ms O’Neill did say that the British and Irish Governments needed to implement a “plan B” for running Northern Ireland if the Assembly does not return

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2023
Sinn FĂ©in members vote on hare coursing, cannabis, and political prisoners
Several speakers called for an all-Ireland ban on hare coursing. Hare coursing has been illegal in Northern Ireland since 2003

Sat, 11 Nov, 2023

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2023
O’Neill tells Sinn FĂ©in ard fheis that ‘entrenched unionist majority is long gone’
In her keynote speech, Michelle O’Neill said the results of last year’s Assembly elections must be “respected”

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Fianna Fail event
Sinn FĂ©in ‘infecting’ young people over Provisional IRA violence, says Martin
Speaking to reporters in Co Tipperary, where Fianna FĂĄil is holding its annual think-in, Mr Martin said there is “huge incompatibility” between his party and Sinn FĂ©in

Mon, 11 Sep, 2023

Northern Ireland Assembly talks
Boris Johnson’s premiership ‘disastrous from start to finish’, says Michelle O’Neill
On Monday, Ms O’Neill said the Conservative’s time in government had been “bad for everybody”.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

NI Council Elections 2023
Local election a chance to re-endorse assembly vote, says Michelle O’Neill
The elections for 11 councils across Northern Ireland will take place on Thursday, May 18.

Tue, 09 May, 2023

1916 Easter Rising commemoration
Sinn Fein criticises DUP and eviction ban during Easter Rising speech
"We know that many within the DUP saw Brexit as an opportunity to harden the border and Ireland. They have failed"

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis
Sinn FĂ©in failure to pay for election posters ‘deeply regrettable’, says Doherty
Mr Doherty said the outstanding amount was owed by some local Sinn FĂ©in offices, not by the party on a national level

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Leopardstown Christmas Festival - Day Two - Leopardstown Racecourse
Sinn Fein-led government would mean ‘fewer jobs and lower incomes’ – Varadkar
A Sinn Fein-led government in Ireland could bring about a fundamental change in the country’s economic policy, the Taoiseach has said.

Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

Insurance industry talks
Opposition parties dismiss ‘sticking plaster’ cost-of-living budget
“Shock and awe” measures announced in the budget are not enough to help people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, and are just “sticking plasters” on housing and inflationary problems, opposition parties have said.

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Brexit
Michelle O’Neill ‘not hung up’ on what to call Northern Ireland
Sinn FĂ©in vice president Michelle O’Neill has said she does not get “too hung up” on what she calls Northern Ireland.

Tue, 24 May, 2022

2022 NI Assembly election
Brexit is causing people to consider NI’s place in the UK – O’Neill
The impact of Brexit has led a lot of people to consider the question of whether Northern Ireland should remain within the UK, Michelle O’Neill has said.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

2022 NI Assembly election
Mary Lou McDonald seeks ‘partnership’ with unionists to build united Ireland
The leader of Sinn Fein has sought “partnership” with unionists to help realise the party’s objective of achieving a united Ireland. Mary Lou McDonald said unionists must have an “equal part” in building what she described as a new Ireland.

Sun, 17 Apr, 2022

Early Stormont election must be called – Mary Lou McDonald
Early Stormont election must be called – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn FĂ©in president Mary Lou McDonald has called for an early Stormont election, insisting her party will not facilitate Northern Ireland “staggering on” without a functioning Executive.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald interview
Martin says Sinn FĂ©in are in ‘destructive opposition mode’
The Taoiseach has said he would not rule out working with any party after the next election but accused Sinn FĂ©in of being in “destructive opposition mode”.

Sun, 02 Jan, 2022

National Archives papers released
Guidance on UK ministerial contacts with Sinn FĂ©in changed four times ahead of GFA
The guidelines are contained in a file released from the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus - Thur Aug 12, 2021
DUP feeding narrative that is encouraging violence – O’Neill claims
The deputy First Minister pointed to the party’s boycott of north-south political meetings and its threat to pull down Stormont in opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2021
Sinn FĂ©in’s O’Neill accuses DUP of ‘rolling back’ on political agreements
The Sinn FĂ©in deputy leader used her opening speech at the party’s Ard Fheis to criticise the Democratic Unionists, accusing the party of “provoking outrage” by boycotting the North-South Ministerial Council

Sat, 30 Oct, 2021

Coronavirus - Fri Oct 2, 2020
Sinn FĂ©in selects two new MLAs for Foyle
Pearse Doherty said the pair would bring “a great deal of experience and enthusiasm” to the party as part of “a new era for Sinn FĂ©in in Derry”.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2021

New Decade, New Approach agreement
Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan to step down as Sinn FĂ©in MLAs next month
In May, members of Ms Anderson’s family spoke out, claiming she had been 'sacrificed' by the party

Tue, 24 Aug, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon May 24, 2021
No more 'false dawns' over Irish language act, says Michelle O’Neill
TUV leader Jim Allister asked if Sinn FĂ©in intended to “hold the DUP hostage” by refusing to ratify to re-nominate a deputy first minister until they received an Irish Language Act.

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

European Parliament election
Sinn FĂ©in restructuring party in Derry after election disappointments
Conor Murphy did not deny a report in the Irish Examiner newspaper that MLAs Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan have both been asked to consider their position following a review of operations in the Foyle constituency.

Thu, 29 Apr, 2021

Coronavirus - Thu Jan 14, 2021
Sinn FĂ©in calls on next DUP leader to be aware of desire for progressive change
Michelle O’Neill has wished Arlene Foster and her family well, in a statement following her resignation as DUP leader and First Minister.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2021

Leo Varadkar leak accusations
Varadkar faces no-confidence motion in DĂĄil tomorrow
The TĂĄnaiste will face a motion of no-confidence as Sinn FĂ©in and the opposition continue to question his reasons for passing of a confidential document to a GPs' union

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020

Gerry Adams court case
Detective approached Adams over Sinn FĂ©in member’s statement on Donohoe murder
A detective investigating the murder of a serving garda in Co Louth approached Gerry Adams after a Sinn FĂ©in member, who was a key witness in the case, would not make a statement before speaking to the party, it has emerged.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2020

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