New poll sees Sinn Féin extend its lead as most popular party

Poll puts Mary Lou MacDonald's party 15 points ahead of both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Sinn Féin has extended its lead as the country’s most popular political party, according to a new opinion poll.

The latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll found that support for the party rose three points since a similar poll in October.