Uncharted territory as the reality of Adams stepping down sinks in
He may or may not contest the next election in Louth. It will be, as these things are, the beginning of the end of an era.
In the case of Adams and Sinn Féin, it is more appropriate, however, to speak of epoch. Some have said for a long time, that he is holding Sinn Féin back. I disagree. The truth closer to the fact is that he may be holding it together. This is especially so since the death of Martin McGuinness. There is no split in sight, but there are multiple challenges pulling in different directions. On Sunday morning Sinn Féin will awaken to the reality of a non-charismatic movement, adjusting to the departure of a charismatic leader. It is uncharted territory.
