The strange rebirth of Sinn Féin
Under Mary Lou McDonald the party is on the path to power – but can she keep its uneasy alliance…
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Michelle O’Neill attending the coronation shows up petty unionists
While the DUP burdens Northern Ireland with a stubborn lack of imagination, Sinn Féin has become dynamic and smart.
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Mary Lou McDonald: behind the respectable face of Sinn Féin
A new biography charts the rapid political rise – and moral compromises – of Sinn Féin’s leader.
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The remarkable reconciliation between the royal family and Sinn Féin
In dark times, the warmth between Irish republicans and the monarchy is an inspiring reminder of progress.
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Could Michelle O’Neill be Northern Ireland’s final first minister?
How Sinn Féin’s Stormont leader prevailed – in a province whose existence she wants to end.
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What does Sinn Féin’s victory mean for Northern Ireland’s future?
The nationalist party should not rush to demand a border poll on a united Ireland.
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Northern Ireland’s Remain alliance takes shape
The SDLP and Sinn Féin have agreed to stand down in three key constituencies.
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Election 2017: Why Sinn Féin could end up as Northern Ireland’s largest party
While enthusiasm for another election is scant, the conditions for a surprise Republican surge are well in place.
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With Michelle O’Neill, the age of the IRA old boys at the top of Sinn Fein is over
The party surged in the recent Northern Irish Assembly elections. But what does its new leader tell us about Sinn…
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Northern Ireland elections: Sinn Fein surge to one seat behind the DUP
"The notion of a perpetual unionist majority has been demolished," said Gerry Adams.
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Northern Ireland election: Do Sinn Fein want direct rule from London?
The Republicans are setting out unachievable "red lines" for any power-sharing agreement with the DUP. What's the plan?
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What does Sinn Féin mean?
"We ourselves".
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Sinn Féin manifesto: both more and less important than you think
Sinn Féin won't take their seats at Westminster. So what is their manifesto for? Mainly, it's a dry run for…
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How did Sinn Féin become contenders in the Irish election?
Sinn Féin look likely to be in power in Northern Ireland and the Republic. How did it happen?
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Will Sinn Fein MPs take their seats after the next election?
Some suggest the party could change its stance in the event of another hung parliament.
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Tony Blair has thrown down the gauntlet: the IRA must disarm. Nothing else will convince ministers i
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