Daniel McConnell: Sinn Féin's rise in 2020 was no false dawn, as support continues to grow

The party has delivered on its promise and since then, its support has not only consolidated but has continued to grow

Mary Lou McDonald. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Sixteen months on from General Election 2020 and almost a year on from the formation of the Government, a couple of things are clear.

Firstly, the rise of Sinn Féin as witnessed in that election was no mirage or false dawn. The party had delivered on its promise and since then, its support has not only consolidated but has continued to grow.