Elaine Loughlin: Spring in McDonald's step after poll puts Sinn Féin back in the game

With the three main parties now within two percentage points of each other, Sinn Féin has regained its confidence and for good reason, writes Elaine Loughlin

Mary Lou McDonald knows that Independents, a diverse group that are also now sitting on 20% support, are her party's real threat this time around.

What a difference a few percentage points can make.

With just days before voters go to the polls, it feels like Sinn Féin is very much back in the game.