#mary-lou-mcdonald tag

Europe politics

'It didn't work out...no regrets' - Gareth Sheridan acknowledges end of his presidential campaign after two council defeats

World politics

Race to the Aras: 'It didn't work out...no regrets' - Gareth Sheridan acknowledges end of his presidential campaign after two council defeats

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Race to the Aras: Sinn Fein to back Catherine Connolly in presidential race

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Race to the Aras: Sinn Fein set to announce its position in presidential race

Sinn Féin's participation in the presidential election will be a game changer, energizing an active campaign and altering electoral dynamics.

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Senan Molony: How Sinn Fein made the right choice - from its point of view - by not running Mary Lou McDonald in Aras race

Sinn Féin chose a long-term strategy that sacrifices an immediate presidential win and will disappoint some supporters.

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Gareth Sheridan acknowledges end of his presidential campaign after two council defeats

Europe politics

'It didn't work out...no regrets' - Gareth Sheridan acknowledges end of his presidential campaign after two council defeats

World politics

Race to the Aras: 'It didn't work out...no regrets' - Gareth Sheridan acknowledges end of his presidential campaign after two council defeats

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Race to the Aras: Sinn Fein to back Catherine Connolly in presidential race

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Race to the Aras: Sinn Fein set to announce its position in presidential race

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Senan Molony: How Sinn Fein made the right choice - from its point of view - by not running Mary Lou McDonald in Aras race

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1 week ago

The Irish Independent's View: Mary Lou McDonald's decision shows Sinn Fein is off the pace in race for Aras

The decision by leader Mary Lou McDonald not to put herself forward will no doubt disappoint some of her supporters. She is a skilful campaigner and has repeatedly proven herself as a formidable debater - invaluable traits on the hustings. Some argue she is such a totem for Sinn Féin that were she to lose, she could damage both her own prospects and those of the party, so inextricably are their fates linked.

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Europe politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential election

Mary Lou McDonald ruled out running in the Irish presidential election to lead Sinn Féin from opposition and hold the government to account.

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Aras race

'Some encouraged me, others said stay the course [as Sinn Féin president]' - Mary Lou McDonald Sinn Féin leader still does not definitively say if party will have their own candidate - or if they will back Catherine Connolly Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys to kickstart her campaign next week Fianna Fáil to vote for their presidential candidate tomorrow

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UK politics

1 month ago

Mary Lou McDonald remains tight-lipped on presidential run but believes next president will be last before unity

Mary Lou McDonald supports referendums on Irish reunification within this decade.

'A litre of milk now costs more than a litre of petrol', Dail is told

"You refuse to hear. You have the resources to intervene and make a difference... Prices are through the roof. A litre of milk now costs more than a litre of petrol."

US politics

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Runners and riders in Ireland's race for the presidency - and where the potential candidates stand right now

UK politics

Runners and riders in Ireland's race for the presidency - and where the potential candidates stand right now

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Runners and riders in Ireland's race for the presidency - and where the potential candidates stand right now

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UK politics

Runners and riders in Ireland's race for the presidency - and where the potential candidates stand right now

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Everything you need to know about the potential runners and riders in Ireland's race for the presidency

Mary Lou McDonald may still contest the presidential election, shifting from exclusion to consideration.

Mairia Cahill: Making money out of our revolutionary past is sacrilege - unless it's Sinn Fein doing it

Mary Lou McDonald called the Government's redevelopment plans for the GPO a "betrayal of history", emphasizing that she does not want a shopping centre on sacred revolutionary ground.

US politics

Left-wing politics

3 months ago

Shane Ross: When it comes to Gaza, perhaps our politicians are human after all

Independents Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole took a stand against the Government regarding Israeli war bonds.

UK politics