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Sky News
February 15, 2018
Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Fein's leader in Northern Ireland, responded in a statement that the party had worked to restore an executive "on the basis of respect, integrity and equality". She said: "Sinn Fein engaged, we worked in good faith, we stretched ourselves. "We had reached an accommodation with theÃÂ ...
NPR
February 13, 2018
Mary Lou McDonald was elected the new leader of Sinn Fein at a conference in Dublin on Saturday, in what represents a major shift for the left-wing Irish republican party. In a first, the party's leadership is entirely female; McDonald is only the second woman to have led Sinn Fein, which was founded in theÃÂ ...
Tipperary Star
January 26, 2018
“Our party, Sinn Fein never had that opportunity to be in Government to tackle theses issues and maybe now given that opportunity and with a new leader at the helm this could be the time. “I very much want to pay tribute to our outgoing President and iconic leader, Gerry Adams, who has led us through theÃÂ ...
WikiTribune
January 23, 2018
The Irish Independent, a paper generally unfriendly to Sinn Fein, went further, with a comment in December 2017 that if new leader McDonald were to prosper “she has to deal with disciplinary issues and banish the traits of a 'cult'”. McDonald and others in the leadership deny there is a “culture of bullying”à...
New York Times
January 21, 2018
BELFAST — Mary Lou McDonald will succeed Gerry Adams as Sinn Fein leader, the party said on Saturday, completing a generational shift for the Irish ... of a new breed of Sinn Fein politicians softening the party's image, was the only Sinn Fein lawmaker to put her name forward for the leadership ahead ofÃÂ ...
New Ross Standard
December 31, 1999
Michelle O'Neill has been involved in republican politics from her teens, has held various senior positions within Sinn Fein and has a background in social welfare issues. Mrs O'Neill was elected to the devolved Assembly in 2007 following the restoration of powersharing after years of back-room work forÃÂ ...
Independent.ie
December 21, 2017
Since her freedom from incarceration and election as de facto leader two years ago she has faced international criticism over lack of action to prevent alleged ethnic cleansing of her country's Rohingya Muslims by security forces. Dublin City Council this month voted to strip her of her freedom of the cityÃÂ ...
IrishCentral
November 23, 2017
Sinn Fein is one good Irish election result from having a real shot at power in a race that will likely see the party as the third largest in the state ...
The Economist
November 23, 2017
GERRY ADAMS, who on November 18th announced plans to retire after 34 years as president of Sinn Fein and the dominant figure in the Irish ...
Belfast Telegraph
October 23, 2017
Sinn Fein suspects any UK-Irish powersharing deal will 'fall short' ... The leader of the SDLP has called on the two larger parties to publish what ...
Irish Mirror
October 23, 2017
Sinn Fein has hit back at criticism its leader is out of touch – by publishing the bill from a lavish bash hosted by Leo Varadkar. The party's ...
Irish Times
October 12, 2017
Sinn Fein's Northern leader Michelle O'Neill and Mr Brokenshire however counselled against any presumption that a deal is guaranteed ...
Irish Times
October 12, 2017
Sinn Fein's Northern leader Michelle O'Neill and Mr Brokenshire however counselled against any presumption that a deal is guaranteed ...
Derry Now
October 11, 2017
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said that the revelations contained in Tuesday's BBC Spotlight programme raise serious questions for both ...
Independent.ie
October 8, 2017
He was expelled from Sinn Fein in September, and is another of the Wicklow trio who challenged the party about internal leadership roles;.
Belfast Newsletter
October 3, 2017
Ian Paisley 'loses hope' after Sinn Fein leader's remarks at ... DUP leader Arlene Foster and SF leader Michelle O'Neill are taking part in a Q&AÂ ...
BBC News
October 3, 2017
A claim by Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill that Northern Ireland "isn't British" has been described as "ludicrous" by DUP leader Arlene Foster.
Limerick Leader
December 31, 1999
SINN Fein has selected Cllr Seamus Browne as its candidate to contest the next general election in the three-seater Limerick County constituency. He was selected at a party convention in Abbeyfeale this Tuesday where he said he was honoured to receive the nomination. Speaking to a packed conventionÃÂ ...
theday.com
December 31, 1999
Sinn Fein's divisive leader to step down after more than 30 years ... was part of an ongoing process of leadership transition within the party.
The Irish Sun
December 31, 1999
While ruling out any talks with SF's leadership, he kept open the possibility of a future deal with Fine Gael saying: “Confidence and supply could ...
WSB Atlanta
December 31, 1999
LONDON (AP) - Gerry Adams has announced that he plans to step down as leader of Sinn Fein next year after heading the party for over 30Â ...
Belfast Newsletter
December 31, 1999
Mr Clinton had separate engagements with DUP leader Arlene Foster and Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams and the republican party's ...
Limerick Leader
December 31, 1999
He told the Leader: “What I said to her is as follows: 'Best of luck to you since leaving Sinn Fein. I heard you say on Live 95FM that you are not ...
Independent.ie
December 31, 1999
He was expelled from Sinn Fein in September, and is another of the Wicklow trio who challenged the party about internal leadership roles;.
Limerick Leader
December 31, 1999
SINN Fein president Gerry Adams says if he found a culture of ... Speaking to the Limerick Leader on a visit to the city, Mr Adams turned fire on ...
Belfast Telegraph
March 27, 2017
He got the star spot at the graveside, too, standing at a podium with the Sinn Fein logo flanked by his two familiars, Michelle O'Neill and Mary Lou McDonald, who applauded the great leader in a dutiful display of adulation, risibly reminiscent of Kim ...
Greenock Telegraph
March 27, 2017
DUP leader Arlene Foster claimed Sinn Fein's "inflexible" approach to negotiations was to blame. She said she did not believe another election would solve anything.
Belfast Telegraph
March 27, 2017
DUP leader Arlene Foster questions whether Sinn Fein were serious about reaching an agreement during talks. The DUP Leader said her party had approached the talks with a willingness to accept the mandates of all parties. However she claimed Sinn FeinÃÂ ...
Rappler
March 27, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom - Talks to resolve Northern Ireland's political stalemate have reached the "end of the road", the Sinn Fein party said, but London said it hoped a power-sharing government could be formed ahead of a Monday (March 27) deadline ...
Andover Advertiser
March 26, 2017
Sinn Fein have withdrawn from the talks process aimed at restoring devolution in Northern Ireland. The republican party will not be nominating a deputy first minister to restore power-sharing on Monday, leader at Stormont Michelle O'Neill said ...
Irish Times
March 25, 2017
The 45-year-old UUP chief whip was the only candidate to put their name forward to take over from Mike Nesbitt, after the current UUP leader announced he was resigning from the post following a disappointing result for the party in the Assembly ...
Belfast Telegraph
March 24, 2017
Now the dust has settled on Assembly election '17, like all polling companies, pundits, and commentators, we review what we said - or rather our polls saidÃÂ ...
the Irish News
March 24, 2017
It is believed former US president Bill Clinton may have flown to Derry for the funeral of Martin McGuinnesses in a private jet owned by Irish billionaire Denis O'Brien.
Belfast Telegraph
March 24, 2017
Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan said there was a chance over the next few days to resolve legacy issues "once and for all" as the deadline to restore political power-sharing looms on Monday.
Irish Examiner
March 23, 2017
The symbolism of the leader of unionism attending a former IRA man's funeral is highly significant - even more so in Mrs Foster's case, as her father survived an IRA murder bid during the Troubles and she herself was on a school bus caught up in an IRAÃÂ ...
Belfast Newsletter
March 23, 2017
A number of media reports have suggested the former Labour leader would be in Londonderry today to pay his respects to Martin McGuinness - the pair having worked closely during the peace process and negotiations leading to the Good Friday Agreement.
Belfast Telegraph
March 21, 2017
Mr McGuinness's successor as the party's leader at Stormont, Michelle O'Neill, paid tribute. "His leadership, grace and warm personality have transformed Irish politics for the better and his impact will be felt for many years to come," she said ...
InformNNY
March 21, 2017
"The world of politics and the people across this island will miss the leadership he gave, shown most clearly during the difficult times of the peace process, and his commitment to the values of genuine democracy that he demonstrated," he said.
Belfast Telegraph
March 20, 2017
Sinn Fein's Northern Leader Michelle O'Neill said on Monday she would be prepared to meet Prime Minister Teresa May on an expected visit to Northern Ireland later this week.
Belfast Telegraph
March 20, 2017
She insisted Sinn Fein would not accept a return to direct rule from Westminster if negotiations fail. The Sinn Fein leader reiterated her belief that blame for the logjam lays with the UK Government, which she accused of failing to honour previous ...
ABC News
March 20, 2017
UK media: Martin McGuinness, an IRA and Sinn Fein leader who became a minister of peacetime Northern Ireland, has died. By The Associated Press.
Belfast Newsletter
March 19, 2017
Chief among Sinn Fein's stipulations is that it will not enter into government with DUP leader Arlene Foster as first minister.
Green Left Weekly
March 17, 2017
Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon says she plans to trigger another independence referendum. The Scottish National Party leader said the new poll should be in 2018 or 2019, Irish Republican News reported on March 13. "Right now, Scotland stands ...
Washington Examiner
March 17, 2017
Gerry Adams, the leader of the left-wing Irish political party Sinn Fein, got a rude reception in leaving Washington on Thursday, with added security screenings before boarding his flight back to Ireland.
Belfast Newsletter
March 9, 2017
... Mrs Foster would not state if she will seek the first minister's post again and said she was not surprised by Ian Paisley Junior's comments about her leadership. During the interview the DUP leader said by comparing Sinn Fein to crocodiles in the ...
Belfast Telegraph
March 8, 2017
Following a meeting with Irish Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan at Stormont, Mrs O'Neill said: "It is a time for strong political leadership and delivery. "The British Government is holding up access to due process for families. They are key players ...
Belfast Telegraph
March 8, 2017
Video: Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill says it's time for British government to 'step up to the plate'. March 8 2017.
The National
March 6, 2017
DEMOCRATIC Unionist Party leader Arlene Foster is coming under pressure to stand down for the sake of devolution in Northern Ireland.
WVIK
March 4, 2017
Meanwhile, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams trumpeted Saturday's result as a sea change in the politics of Northern Ireland and a sign of hope for the party's goal of a united Ireland.
The Sun
March 3, 2017
Former DUP first minister Arlene Foster said: "It looks like it's a very good day for Sinn Fein". Turnout in the poll was 65%, the highest figure since the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
