Sinn Fein promises mini-budget and ‘real’ cost-of-living measures in manifesto The party spokespeople attacked Fine Gael and Fianna Fail on housing and on ‘wasteful spending’. The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
Harris and McDonald face scrutiny over handling of party controversies in debate They were taking part in the first major TV debate of the Irish General Election campaign. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Taoiseach and Tanaiste say they would shun coalition with Sinn Fein Simon Harris and Micheal Martin were speaking during a televised debate involving 10 parties. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
Irish president leads tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny The Limerick actor died on Friday in Galway Clinic, his wife Margie Kenny said on Saturday. Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024
Actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66 The Limerick actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024
Jon Kenny dies aged 66: Tributes pour in for Father Ted actor and comedian Tributes pour in for actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024
McDonald: UK Government needs to set out ‘tipping point’ for Irish unity vote Mary Lou McDonald is hoping to lead Sinn Fein into government in Ireland after the election on November 29. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
McDonald accuses parties of treating Sinn Fein voters as ‘second-class citizens’ Her comments came amid increasing focus on coalition permutations after the General Election in Ireland. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Simon Harris calls Michael O’Leary’s teacher comments ‘crass and ill informed’ The Ryanair boss had said he would not hire teachers to get things done, at a Fine Gael event at the weekend. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024
Sinn Fein’s McDonald refuses to rule out coalition with Fine Gael or Fianna Fail Mary Lou McDonald urged voters to support her party and ‘change the government’. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
‘Time is right’ for Irish election, says Harris as candidates hit campaign trail The parties have already began to set out their stall on housing, immigration and childcare as they vie for votes on November 29. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences Michael McMonagle, 43, was sentenced at Derry Crown Court to nine months in custody and nine months under statutory supervision. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
The Irish people face a historic choice at election, says Mary Lou McDonald The Sinn Fein president said the 70-plus candidates being fielded by her party proved it was ‘serious about winning’. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024
Irish general election date confirmed for November 29 The highly-anticipated announcement kicks off a truncated campaign which will last mere weeks. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024 Opposition parties offer to ease through Israeli imports law before election Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said passing the bill at the end of the Dail term would ‘send a powerful message’.
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024 McDonald offers ‘full’ apology to teenager sent inappropriate texts by senator The Sinn Fein leader said she has written to the teenager and his mother ‘offering a full, unequivocal and sincere apology’.
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024 O’Neill ‘fully accepts’ young person was 16 when sent inappropriate texts Northern Ireland’s First Minister had previously stated party records showed the teenager was 17 when the texts were sent.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024 Irish glee as Sinn Féin leader congratulates Spain on Euros win over England For some it was harmless banter but others say Mary Lou McDonald’s post on X was an example of obnoxious trolling
Bored Panda · Jul 10, 2024 Irish Woman Arrested In Dubai After Husband Attacked Her “The system over there, rather than protecting this woman, who is an Irish citizen, chose instead to detain her, to charge her.” The post Irish Woman Arrested In Dubai After Husband Attacked Her first appeared on Bored Panda.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024 Irish PM pledges to bring home woman facing jail for ‘attempting suicide’ in UAE Tori Towey, 28, is facing criminal charges in Gulf country for attempted suicide and alcohol abuse
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024 Irish woman charged with ‘attempting suicide’ by Dubai court Public figures call for release of Tori Towey, 28, who says attempt was response to alleged domestic violence attack
International Business Times · Jul 8, 2024 PM Starmer Wraps Up UK Tour After Visit To N.Ireland New Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday wrapped up a whistlestop tour of the UK, promising Northern Ireland's leaders "a different way of doing politics" following years of Brexit turmoil.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024 Sinn Fein become biggest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster SINN Fein have become the largest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster for the first time following a bruising night for the Democratic Unionist…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024 Disappointment for Sinn Féin as Irish local elections bolster coalition Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil each win 23% of first preference vote, with Sinn Féin on just 12% after expected landslide
International Business Times · Jun 10, 2024 Irish PM Urged To Call Early Election After Surge In Support At Polls Ireland's prime minister Simon Harris was being urged Monday to call an early general election to capitalise on a surge in support for the government and a slump for the main opposition in European and local polls.