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Mary Lou McDonald and Catherine Connolly

Sinn Féin backing Catherine Connolly in race for Áras

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position.

Presidential Election • 20 Sep

Presidential election hopeful Maria Steen is pictured at Fingal County Council

Steen receives backing of 11th Oireachtas member

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the party's participation in the Presidential Election campaign will be a "game-changer".

Presidential Election • 18 Sep

The panel discussion formed part of The Robert Tressell Festival taking place at the Liberty Hall Theatre in Dublin today

Left-wing coalition can be 'real alternative' - McDonald

The Sinn Féin President has said she "strongly believes" that a coalition of left-wing parties can take the Government on and offer a "real alternative" to what is currently in power.

Politics • 24 May

Taoiseach Micheál Martin made the comments in a letter to the Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy

Taoiseach declines to apologise for 'telling lies' remark

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has formally declined to apologise for claims that he said Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was telling lies in the Dáil last week, saying: "I cannot withdraw a remark I did not make."

Politics • 18 Feb

Mary Lou McDonald with her party colleagues at the official announcement of the new Sinn Féin front bench (RollingNews)

After a disappointing election can Sinn Féin bounce back?

Sinn Féin will mount a "formidable opposition" according to leader Mary Lou McDonald, but in the aftermath of a disappointing general election, what will the party do next?

Politics • 28 Jan

Mary Lou McDonald said her frontbench has a gender and regional balance - unlike the coalition

SF frontbench will 'call out dodgy decisions' - McDonald

The Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said her new frontbench is a blend of experience which will "call out every dodgy decision" which the new Government makes.

Politics • 28 Jan

Mary Lou McDonald, who topped the poll in Dublin Central, said she will always want to do better, to have more votes, and to win more seats.

Sinn Féin 'altered the political landscape' - McDonald

The leader of Sinn Féin has said that this election confirms that her party has "altered the political landscape."

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24

We put your concerns to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald

SF's McDonald on the issues that matter to young voters

Sinn Féin is making a big push to appeal to young voters, but is the party's message of 'change' hitting home?

Election 24 • 23 Nov 24

What is Sinn Féin's Affordable Homes Plan?

RTÉ's Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane delves into the detail in Sinn Féin's Affordable Homes Plan.

Election 24 • 13 Nov 24

Sinn Féin says it will wind down the Government's Help to Buy scheme

Sinn Féin pushes housing issue in hunt for votes

It has had an exceptionally turbulent few weeks, but as the election campaign picks up pace Sinn Féin is trying to keep the public's attention focused on housing, believing this is where it can pick up votes.

Election 24 • 13 Nov 24

Maria McCormack received a standing ovation from those in the room

SF selects Maria McCormack as election candidate in Laois

Sinn Féin has selected Maria McCormack as the party's general election candidate in Laois.

Election 24 • 04 Nov 24

Michelle O'Neill refused to answer questions on recent Sinn Féin controversies (file image)

O'Neill 'confident' she can still lead as First Minister

Michelle O'Neill has said she is confident she can continue to lead in the office of First Minister during a heated session of her Stormont scrutiny committee.

Politics • 25 Oct 24

The allegations of bullying are not linked to any of the controversies which have engulfed Sinn Féin in recent weeks

SF says it investigated bullying claims made by member

Sinn Féin has insisted it investigated claims of bullying made by a party member who previously worked for a Sinn Féin Oireachtas member elected in 2020.

Politics • 24 Oct 24

Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley has been appointed to an EU committee for local representatives

Wife of former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley in new EU role

Caroline Dwane-Stanley, the wife of former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, has been appointed to an EU committee for local representatives.

Politics • 23 Oct 24

Mairéad Farrell's appointment follows the Dáil accepting a report without a vote being called

Sinn Féin's Mairéad Farrell appointed new chair of PAC

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell is the new chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Dáil's financial watchdog.

Ireland • 22 Oct 24

Mary Lou McDonald told the Dáil the information she provided on the teenager's age was wrong

McDonald apologises to teen over Ó Donnghaile statement

The Sinn Féin leader has said information provided to the Dáil last week about the age of the teenager who received an inappropriate text from former Sinn Féin Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile was wrong.

Politics • 22 Oct 24

Wallace Browne was Lord Mayor of Belfast between 2005 and 2006 (Pic: Belfast City Hall)

SF employee resigns after DUP mayor portrait damaged

Sinn Féin has said that a party employee has resigned due to involvement in an incident where an official portrait of a former DUP Lord Mayor of Belfast was damaged at the weekend.

Politics • 21 Oct 24

McDonald to issue apology to teen texted by ex senator

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she will making a full apology to the teenager who received inappropriate texts from the party's former senator, Niall Ó Donnghaile.

Politics • 21 Oct 24

Mairéad Farrell was proposed by Sinn Féin after former PAC chair Brian Stanley resigned from the party last week (File image)

SF's Farrell 'doesn't see why' she will not be PAC chair

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell has said she "doesn't see why" she would not become chair of the Public Accounts Committee next week.

Politics • 19 Oct 24

Brian Stanley resigned as a Sinn Féin TD at the weekend

Gardaí confirm receipt of Sinn Féin correspondence

Gardaí have confirmed they have received correspondence from Sinn Féin in connection with the alleged incidents surrounding the resignation of TD Brian Stanley.

Politics • 17 Oct 24

The PAC held its first meeting since Brian Stanley resigned from Sinn Féin

Brian Stanley 'discharged' from Public Accounts Committee

The former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, who is now an Independent, is no longer a member of the Dáil's financial watchdog.

Politics • 17 Oct 24

Niall Ó Donnghaile confirmed he had sent inappropriate text messages to two people

Three senators request Oireachtas probe into Ó Donnghaile

Three senators have requested an Oireachtas investigation into the actions of former senator Niall Ó Donnghaile regarding his inappropriate messaging with a 17-year-old Sinn Féin's response.

Politics • 17 Oct 24

As it happened: Farrell to 'focus on accountability'

Coverage of developments as Sinn Féin deal with the fallout from the resignation of TD Brian Stanley and the revelation that former senator Niall Ó Donnghaile sent inappropriate text messages to two people.

Politics • 16 Oct 24

Niall Ó Donnghaile confirmed he was the individual at the centre of the story

Ó Donnghaile sent inappropriate texts to two people - SF

A Sinn Féin politician, who resigned from the Seanad and the party, had sent inappropriate text messages to two people - one of them a 17-year-old male - the Dáil has been told.

Ireland • 16 Oct 24

Mary Lou McDonald set out Sinn Féin's position in a lengthy statement to the Dáil amid a series of controversies

Complainant left 'traumatised' over Stanley matter - SF

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has told the Dáil that the complaint against former party TD Brian Stanley was very serious and left the complainant traumatised and distressed.

Politics • 16 Oct 24