News - Mary Lou McDonald
Cost of living a big factor in Fianna Fáil's by-election losses - Daly
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 13:17
Sinn Féin leader claims parties are trying to 'dismantle Irish neutrality'
Addressing a rally in Dublin yesterday, the Sinn Fein leader said Fianna Fail and Fine Gael want to scrap the Triple Lock - without consent and without a mandate.
Apr 19, 2026 07:24
Sinn Féin leader accuses Taoiseach of dismantling Irish neutrality
Speaking at an Easter Commemoration ceremony in County Kildare yesterday, the Sinn Féin President warned Ireland is being drawn closer to EU and NATO-linked military structures.
Apr 5, 2026 08:12
Sinn Féin calling on Government to fund education system 'properly'
It's reported Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers is blaming former Education Ministers Helen McEntee and Norma Foley for budget overruns.
Mar 29, 2026 08:18
Local cancer patient waits 6 weeks for chemotherapy
Sinn Féin Leader Mary-Lou McDonald raised the case in the Dáil today.
Jan 14, 2026 13:13
LISTEN: Local Sinn Féin TD 'delighted' with party's decision to endorse Catherine Connolly
Earlier today, party leader Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement, saying their job is 'to get Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael out of government.'
Sep 20, 2025 14:30
Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Presidential Election
She says she's informed her colleagues her name will not be going forward to represent the party in next month's election.
Sep 8, 2025 08:50
Sinn Féin chairman for local constituency not endorsing Humphreys for presidency
No candidate has yet been appointed to run for the Áras on behalf of Sinn Féin.
Aug 28, 2025 13:06
Sinn Féin's decision not to travel to US described as 'juvenile'
Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath thinks it's "very very strange" Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill won't travel to the US for the annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Feb 22, 2025 08:06
Sinn Féin leader says they will not open refugee centres in places like Ballaghaderreen if in Government
Mary Lou McDonald says international protection centres would only be put in affluent areas, with enough capacity and services to support them.
Nov 18, 2024 16:34
Sinn Fein leader says her party would open new Garda stations in Co. Roscommon if elected to government
139 Garda stations were closed around the country over 10 years ago, including six in Co Roscommon.
Nov 18, 2024 13:42
INTERVIEW: Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald addresses Roscommon issues on visit to Castlerea
The general election is less than two weeks away.
Nov 16, 2024 23:26
Mary Lou McDonald vows to reopen Castlerea fire station if elected to government
Mary Lou McDonald was in the west Roscommon town this afternoon ahead of the general election on November 29th.
Nov 16, 2024 15:13
Sligo-Leitrim TD denies Oireachtas was misled over O'Donnghaile controversy
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny said he maintained full confidence in leader Mary Lou McDonald and the party's disciplinary process.
Oct 16, 2024 13:23Shannonside Newsletter
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