McDonald appeals to Irish abroad to come home and 'be part of the new Ireland'

The Sinn Féin president is asking voters to give her party a chance to lead, and 'get the job done'

Sinn Féin party leader Mary Lou McDonald at their Ard Fheis at the RDS in Dublin. She said that given the opportunity, her party would 'make Ireland the home you deserve.' Picture: Damien Storan/PA

Mary Lou McDonald has made a direct appeal to the Irish abroad to come home.

The Sinn Féin president has also asked Irish voters watching her Ard Fheis televised address to give her party a "chance" to lead the next Government, and to deliver for families, communities and Ireland.