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Higgins discusses global inequality at National Ploughing Champions
There were high spirits among visitors to the Ploughing Championships on the first day of the farming exhibition held in the expansive farmlands of Co Laois.
This year’s showcase of rural life was a more gleeful affair than last year as...
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Mary Lou McDonald says her tough year has changed her outlook
Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald said her outlook has changed after a tough year last year and says that the next general election will be "competitive". Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Co Laois.
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All parties planning for November election date, insists McDonald
All political parties in Ireland are planning for a November general election, Mary Lou McDonald has said.
Despite Fine Gael and Fianna Fail’s repeated insistence that the election will not be called until next year, the Sinn Fein...
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Simon Harris believes Irish government will revise housing targets
Taoiseach Simon Harris says he believes the Government will revise its housing targets up to 50,000 units a year, and expects the decision to be made by October or November.
Tanaiste Micheal Martin said Sinn Fein's plan would undermine...
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Taoiseach describes Sinn Fein’s housing proposal as a ‘Frankenstein-style’ plan
Part of Sinn Fein’s new housing plan has been slammed as a “Frankenstein-style arrangement” by Simon Harris.
Sinn Fein unveiled its five-year A Home Of Your Own plan to build 300,000 homes at a cost of 39 billion euro.
As part of its...
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Sinn Fein leader says asylum seeker accommodation in Ireland should not be in the most deprived areas
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said accommodation centres for asylum seekers should not be put in the most deprived communities in Ireland as her party launched its migration policy, centred on consultation and an audit of public...
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Mary Lou McDonald: Sinn Fein had a “very constructive" and "very friendly” meeting with Sir Keir Starmer
Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald said her party had a “very constructive, very friendly” meeting with Sir Keir Starmer at Stormont.
Accompanied by Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Ms McDonald said: “We have...
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Night of shocks for DUP as Ian Paisley loses family hold on North Antrim
In a difficult night for the DUP, the Alliance Party’s Sorcha Eastwood had a historic result as she triumphed in the DUP stronghold of Lagan Valley - the seat formerly held by party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.
The Paisley family has...
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Sinn Fein's Daire Hughes claims victory in Newry and Armagh
New Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes of Sinn Fein delivers his victory speech in Craigavon.
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Chris Hazzard retains South Down for Sinn Fein
Returning South Down MP Chris Hazzard delivers his victory speech in Craigavon.
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Interview with Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill
Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill speaks to PA as part of a series interviewing Northern Ireland political leaders ahead of the General Election. She said Sinn Fein wants to ensure as many "progressive" candidates are elected as...
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Sinn Fein candidate for Foyle meets constituents in Derry
Sinn Fein's candidate in the Westminster election for the constituency of Foyle Sandra Duffy met constituents in Derry as part of her election campaign on Thursday.
Duffy knocked on doors with party colleague Caoimhe Archibald, meeting...
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SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood launches manifesto
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood during his party's manifesto launch at the Verbal Arts Centre in Derry City.
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Sinn Fein launch manifesto for the UK General Election in Belfast
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald launched the party's Westminster General Election manifesto in Belfast, promising strong leadership and positive change.
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Sinn Fein launch manifesto for Westminster General Election – full launch and press conference
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill launched the party's Westminster General Election manifesto in Belfast. Full launch and press conference.
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Mary Lou McDonald launches Sinn Fein's manifesto
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald launched the party's Westminster General Election manifesto in Belfast. McDonald argued that electing Sinn Fein MPs would bring 'strong leadership and positive change'.
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Irish election results complete after days of counting
Ireland has ended a days-long marathon election count with the election of three MEPs in the final region to declare.
Fianna Fail has doubled its presence in the European Parliament to four, with Fine Gael also on four – down one from...
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Funchion, McNamara and Ni Mhurchu elected in Ireland South
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald celebrates with Kathleen Funchion after being elected as an MEP for the Ireland South constituency.
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Race to become Ireland’s first directly-elected mayor down to final hurdles
The race to become Ireland’s first directly-elected mayor narrowed after the Sinn Fein candidate was eliminated.
Maurice Quinlivan was the 11th candidate eliminated from the landmark election. After hearing the news, he spoke to PA.
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Pearse Doherty: I have no interest in being Sinn Fein leader
Pearse Doherty has ruled out any interest in replacing Mary Lou McDonald as leader of a bruised Sinn Fein following worse-than-expected election results.
It comes after Aontu leader Peadar Toibin said Sinn Fein’s slide in public support...
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McDonald tells Taoiseach to ‘bring it on’ and call early general election
Sinn Fein’s leader has challenged the Taoiseach to “bring it on” and call an early general election in Ireland.
Mary Lou McDonald struck a defiant note following her party’s disappointing showing in the country’s local election and...
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Darragh O'Brien comments as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil lead Irish elections
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien talks to the media at RDS count centre in Dublin, as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil lead Irish elections.
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'We will do better,' says leader of Sinn Fein
The leader of Sinn Fein said she is “sorry” that her candidates did not perform better in Ireland’s local elections, amid criticism of the party’s strategy in the council races.
Mary Lou McDonald made the comments as vote counting...
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McDonald ‘disappointed’ with Sinn Fein results in Irish elections
The leader of Sinn Fein is “sorry” that her candidates did not perform better in Ireland’s local elections, amid criticism of the party’s strategy in the council races.
Mary Lou McDonald made the comments as vote counting continues for...