Political parties
After a chaotic and eventful election, Ireland may be embarking on a new political era with a left-wing government. The results of the recent election, coupled with a Red C poll in the Sunday Business Post, indicate a significant shift in the electorate's preferences. Fine Gael and Fianna
Sinn Fein
Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign received a significant boost when Sinn Fein threw its weight behind her on September 20, marking a strategic move for the party. The support added considerable momentum to her campaign, and Sinn Fein's own popularity has risen by five percentage points to
Right and left (Political science)
Catherine Connolly, the newly elected President of Ireland, is set to announce her Council of State appointments, sparking intense speculation about her selections. Sources close to Sinn Fein, a crucial party in Connolly's election, suggest that high-profile members, including Michelle O'Neill and Gerry Adams, may be
Presidential candidates
Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has been defeated in Ireland's presidential election by left-wing independent Catherine Connolly. The election result was a significant upset for Ms Humphreys, who is a Presbyterian from a rural farm in the border region. As a child, she attended Orange Order parades,
Sinn Fein
Northern Ireland's Alliance party has experienced a significant drop in support, falling to joint fifth place in the latest LucidTalk Assembly poll, its lowest score in over five years. This decline comes after the party's success at the polls, including lifting its vote share to 13.
Party leaders
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has declared herself out of contention for the party's presidential nomination, focusing instead on leading the coalition to account in the Dáil. McDonald stated that her priority remains within the Dáil, working with others to hold the government accountable and ensuring a
Presidential elections
Sinn Fein's leadership is engaged in private polling to assess the party's chances of winning the upcoming presidential election. The party's thoughts on the matter have been influenced by the surprise withdrawal of Fine Gael nominee Mairead McGuinness, which has thrown the election wide
Party leaders
A rift is emerging within Sinn Fein as the party weighs its options for the upcoming presidential election. While the majority of TDs believe the party should back a candidate from the left, opposed to Mary Lou McDonald, there are significant voices within the party who advocate for McDonald to
Murder
Gerry Adams, a 76-year-old former Sinn Fein leader, is a master of contradictions. He supported and directed a campaign of mass murder, yet played a crucial role in bringing it to an end. Adams' life is marked by paradoxes, from his stance on armed struggle to his views on
Murder
A High Court jury is expected to begin deliberating on Thursday on Gerry Adams' libel action against the BBC, claiming a 2016 Spotlight program defamed him over the killing of former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson. Adams maintains he was not involved in Donaldson's 2006 murder in
Sex crimes
Two senior press officers at Sinn Fein resigned on Saturday after it emerged that they had provided references for a former colleague who later admitted to sex offences without clearance from the party. The press officers, Sean Mag Uidhir and Caolan McGinley, had given references for Michael McMonagle, who was
Sexual abuse
Michael McMonagle, a 42-year-old former Sinn Fein press officer, pleaded guilty to 14 charges of child sex abuse in Londonderry Crown Court. The charges include attempting to incite underage girls to engage in sexual activities, attempting to sexually communicate with children, and other related offenses. The offenses were committed between
