Louise Burne: Sinn Féin on road to being 'a normal party' as members row in behind Mary Lou McDonald

As discussions on Saturday between journalists and Sinn Féin members moved to Mary Lou’s leadership, Sinn Féin did what Sinn Féin does best.

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald and vice-president Michelle O'Neill speak to the media, ahead of the second day of the party's Ard Fheis Picture: Claudia Savage /PA Wire

“Not a normal party”.

The insult, first used by Leo Varadkar during the 2020 general election to describe Sinn Féin, has stuck and is still rolled out on a regular basis.