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Sinn Féin leading Dublin Central race while Fianna Fáil has only 4% of the vote, poll shows

No candidates running for the government parties made it into the top three in a new opinion poll from TG4 and the Irish Times.

Sinn Féin hopes its time in government is about to arrive

Sinn Féin will be hoping to build momentum at its Ard Fheis this weekend to convince the electorate how its dream of being in government can still become a reality.

Sinn Féin ‘at a crossroads’ with need to ‘iron out’ position – Holly Cairns

The Social Democrats leader said she believes voters are looking for a ‘straight-talking type of politics’.

Watch: Referendums on Irish unity can happen by 2030 - SF

As Sinn Féin holds its Ard Fheis in Belfast, party leader Mary Lou McDonald is delivering her keynote address to delegates.

‘Vote left, transfer left’: Sinn Féin’s plea to voters in Dublin Central by-election

Mary Lou McDonald was sporting a hot-pink pair of runners as she pounded the pavements in Dublin Central. Eyeing a similar pair worn by this reporter, she announced: “OK, if you’re...

Sinn Féin 'at a crossroads' and 'need to figure out where they're going', Holly Cairns says

The party failed to win the seat in Dublin Central, McDonald’s home constituency, while their candidate in Galway West was eliminated today.

Sinn Féin to bring motion to Dáil calling on Government to support calls to boycott Nations League games with Israel

Sinn Féin to bring forward Dáil motion to urge Government to support Israel boycott — and cover FAI financial penalties

Sinn Féin votes to support ban on fox hunting in Ireland

Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny has said the party continues to support rural country pursuits, including fishing, shooting and drag or trail hunting. The commen...

Sinn Féin votes to support a ban fox hunting after heated debate at party's Ard Fheis

During the debate last night, a fire alarm halted the discussion as dorced everyone to evacuate the building.

Despite the polling, Sinn Féin believe it's between them and Fine Gael in Galway West

The Journal joined Mark Lohan for a canvass in a rainy Galway this afternoon.

Independent Ireland leader says he is in talks to recruit Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael councillors

The party is holding its annual conference in Galway this weekend.

Sinn Féin leadership say all is well, but some in party believe it is time to 'refine' message

After two poor byelections, some in the party acknowledge it might be time for a change of approach.

Under the bonnet of Sinn Féin: Ard Fheis shows a party in flux and unsure of its path

Sinn Féin closed ranks on leadership concerns as divisions surfaced at the Ard Fheis in Belfast this weekend.

Sinn Féin kicks off Ard Fheis in Belfast today with cost-of-living a key focus

Mary Lou McDonald will give a live TV address on Saturday evening.

Ex-SF councillor holds Galway council seat as Independent

A councillor who has resigned from Sinn Féin intends to sit on Galway County Council as an Independent despite the party wanting the seat back.

Mary Lou's gamble: Sinn Féin is not picking a side for now – it may be playing the long game

Commentators are understandably wondering why Sinn Féin doesn’t just get clearer about whether the party is on the left or the right.

Celtic Alliance have 'huge opportunity' to escape the Union, says Sinn Fein MP

SCOTLAND, Wales and Northern Ireland have an “enormous opportunity” to speak with “one voice” to escape Westminster chaos following historic election results, a Sinn Fein MP has sa...

Sinn Féin calls for USC cuts, energy credits, plus an end to carbon tax

Sinn Féin has called for a permanent cut to the Universal Social Charge (USC) and the complete removal of carbon tax on home heating oil and green diesel.

SF candidate for Galway-West can speak Irish - McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says her party's candidate in the Galway West bye-election is able to speak Gaeilge and believes he will participate in Irish language interviews...

Sinn Féin backs calls for FAI to boycott Israel game

Sinn Féin has given its support to an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to refuse to play Israel in the UEFA Nations League later this year.

Sinn Féin to bring Dáil motion calling for boycott of Ireland's matches against Israel

Ireland are due to face Israel in the Nations League at a neutral venue on 27 September before a return game in Dublin on 4 October.

Sinn Féin to bring Dáil motion calling for boycott of Ireland's matches against Israel

Ireland are due to face Israel in the Nations League at a neutral venue on 27 September before a return game in Dublin on 4 October.

Mary Lou McDonald issues 'direct United Ireland challenge' to Taoiseach in fiery speech

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald made a speech commemorating the Easter Rising at Arbour Hill on Sunday