Aoife Moore: Ex-Sinn Féin TD speaks out about 'psychological warfare' within the party

Violet-Anne Wynne felt all was not well in Sinn Féin even after it nominated her to contest the Clare seat in 2020 — but it started getting even worse after she topped the poll, she says now
Aoife Moore: Ex-Sinn Féin TD speaks out about 'psychological warfare' within the party

Photographed at the Marina in Kilrush, the now Independent TD for Clare, Violet Anne Wynne, says of her former party colleagues in Sinn Féin: 'I almost feel like they were trying to almost mentally break me down'. Picture: Brian Arthur

“You're head office’s problem now.” 

Moments after she was elected as the first Sinn Féin TD for Clare since 1922, these were the words said to Violet-Anne Wynne by a member of her own party.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited