The Latest Breaking News from Michelle ONeill

Sinn Fein again sweep past unionists in N Ireland vote

Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein is set to take the most seats in Northern Ireland's local elections, in a political milestone.

The New Daily · May 20, 2023

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Fein becomes largest party in Northern Ireland local government

The counting across 11 council areas in Northern Ireland is nearing completion

Evening Standard · May 20, 2023

Sinn Fein sweep past unionist rivals again in N. Ireland local elections

Irish nationalists Sinn Fein followed up last year's historic Northern Ireland Assembly victory by overtaking their unionist rivals by a wide margin in council elections on Saturday to become the biggest party at local level for the first time.

Reuters · May 20, 2023

O’Neill hails ‘momentous’ result as party set to become largest in councils

Counting continues to fill 462 seats across 11 council areas.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023

Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local elections as Sinn Fein storms ahead

COUNTING has resumed in the Northern Ireland council elections with Sinn Fein remaining on course to become the largest party in local government.

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023

Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local government elections

Sinn Fein remains on course to become the largest party across the 11 councils.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

NI Election: Council poll results send message that Stormont must return insists Sinn Fein

In terms of the share of the first preference votes, Sinn Fein had 31.1% of first preferences of votes counted so far

Belfast Live · May 19, 2023

Council election results send message that Stormont must return – Sinn Fein

The DUP has said its vote is holding up as counting continues across 11 council areas in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Sinn Fein makes strong start as local government election votes counted

The party led the way with the most number of representatives elected on the first day of the count on Friday.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Michelle O’Neill reiterates plea to DUP to return to Stormont Assembly

The Sinn Fein vice president was speaking after Sir Jeffrey Donaldson insisted his party’s position is not weakening.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023