Can’t ‘prejudge’ outcome – Green Party Chair of National Executive
The Green Party’s Chair of the National Executive, Bláithín Gallagher, says they are open to speaking with ‘everyone.’ Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald, held talks with Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan, yesterday and said they have agreed to ‘exchange ideas’ and will meet further over the coming days. Talks…
Sinn Fein leader speaks of her admiration for Countess Markievicz
The Sinn Fein leader has spoken of her admiration for Constance Countess Markievicz as a politician and role model for women. Mary Lou McDonald made her comments at Lissadell House in Sligo last evening, the childhood home of Countess Markievicz. She was the guest speaker at a Sinn Fein-organised event…
Sinn Féin leader attends Remembrance event for WWI soldiers in Sligo today
Mary-Lou McDonald was in Sligo today to remember those who had fallen in the First World War. The Sinn Fein Leader attended a Service of Remembrance and Reconciliation this morning at Calry Church which was organised by Sligo Grammar School. Members of an Garda Siochana and the Defence Forces were…
Mary-Lou MacDonald says it’s an exciting challenge to take over as party leader
Mary-Lou MacDonald says it’s an exciting challenge to take over as leader of the party. The new head of Sinn Fein says there are a huge number of issues that she had to deal with as soon as she took over from party leader for more than 30 years Gerry…
Case of Leitrim woman with Parkinson’s Disease raised in the Dail
The case of a County Leitrim woman has been discussed in the Dail to illustrate the problems in trying to ensure people can be cared for at home. Olivia Harte, a 41-year-old mother of two from Co Leitrim is struggling with Parkinsons Disease and has been in intensive care for…