Little to suggest Sinn Féin, even under Mary Lou, is fit for office

THE King is dead, long live the Queen, says Daniel McConnell.

Little to suggest Sinn Féin, even under Mary Lou, is fit for office
Sat, 10 Feb, 2018 - 00:00
Daniel McConnell
Daniel McConnell

I’m sure no one in Sinn Féin will appreciate my use of such a phrase, but today marks the day when Gerry Adams formally departs the post of Sinn Féin president after 35 years at the helm.

He will be replaced by his deputy leader and protege, Mary Lou McDonald.

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