Mary Lou McDonald29 Apr 2026Irish government announces further fuel supports after protestsThe Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.29 Apr 202625 Apr 2026Sinn Féin president calls for Michelle O'Neill's re-election as first ministerMary Lou McDonald calls on her party to ensure Michelle O'Neill is returned as first minister next year.25 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Irish government wins confidence vote over fuel protests The Irish government is expected to survive a confidence motion over its handling of fuel protests. 14 Apr 202616 Feb 2026Sinn Féin will not attend White House for St Patrick's DayIt is the second year Sinn Féin has boycotted St Patrick's Day events at the White House.16 Feb 20262 Oct 2025Irish citizens detained after Gaza flotilla boats stoppedAt least seven Irish citizens are understood to have been on board intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza.2 Oct 202528 Sep 2025Digital ID cards a 'ludicrous proposition' says Sinn Féin leaderMary Lou McDonald was speaking at the Labour party conference in Liverpool.28 Sep 20258 Sep 2025McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential electionSpeaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, the Sinn Féin leader says her name is "no longer in the mix".8 Sep 202524 Aug 2025Sinn Féin decision on Irish presidential race to be made in SeptemberMary Lou McDonald insisted the party was not split in its decision on whether or not it will run a candidate or if it will support another candidate from outside the party.24 Aug 202526 Jul 2025The four presidential puzzles Sinn Féin needs to solve Enda McClafferty looks at the questions Sinn Féin has to answer ahead of the Irish presidential election later in the year.26 Jul 2025...
