A woman was “punched in the face” as she campaigned alongside Sinn Féin’s leader for President Catherine Connolly, it has been alleged. Daniel Soave (39), appeared again at Dublin District Court on Monday, with his case scheduled for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). He is accused of assault causing harm to a … Read more
It was a mixed week on social media for some Sinn Féin TDs, with party leader Mary Lou McDonald criticised over a tribute to a late IRA commander, while a speech by Cork North-Central TD Thomas Gould proved a hit in an unlikely market. McDonald’s post on X marking the first anniversary of “comrade” Brendan … Read more
There is “no shortage” of countries willing to fund Ukraine’s military efforts, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said on Sunday as she defended her party’s opposition to the State’s participation in an EU loan for the war-torn country. The €90 billion loan is to support Ukraine as it resists the Russian invasion. Of the … Read more
Sinn Féin, which this week declared it would not attend St Patrick’s Day events in the White House, was not invited by the Trump administration, the US embassy has said. In a statement issued to The Irish Times in response to questions, the US ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh said that “no members of Sinn … Read more
More than 200 children being treated by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) in north Kerry were at risk of potential harm, an independent review has found. On Wednesday, the Health Service Executive (HSE) published a look-back review into the service, which raised concerns about high rates of prescribing of medication and low … Read more
As you may have heard yesterday, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has announced that she will once again boycott this year’s “St Patrick’s Day Ceremony” in the White House. Not because of anything to do with Irish domestic politics, or the position of Ireland vis a vis American trade policy or anything like that, … Read more
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Minister of State Marian Harkin has said she believes the forthcoming football fixtures between Ireland and Israel should not go ahead, a position in contrast with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Ireland’s recent draw in the Uefa Nations League has sparked controversy given the recent Gaza conflict. On Saturday, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald also called … Read more
‘Unthinkable’ for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald The Journal McDonald calls on FAI not to fulfil games against Israel RTE.ie Ireland must not play Israel in Nations League – Joanna Byrne TD sinnfein.ie Surrealing in the Years: There was never any chance that we wouldn’t draw Israel The Journal All You Need to … Read more
Veteran criminal Gerry Hutch, known as The Monk, has said “karma” will follow former Sinn Féin councillor Jonathan Dowdall, who gave evidence against him when he was charged with murder three years ago. But he said he “certainly” has no plans to harm Dowdall. Hutch also confirmed he will contest the upcoming byelection in the … Read more