Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has announced he will stand aside as leader of the party next year. Mr Adams was first elected as leader in 1983 at the Sinn Féin ardfheis in the Mansion House. Last year, Mr Adams confirmed he and the late Martin McGuinness had agreed an exit plan. Michelle O’Neill replaced Mr McGuinness as leader in the North and it is widely expected Mary Lou McDonald will replace Mr Adams. Mr Adams also told delegates a referendum on Irish unity must take place within the next five years.

Source: The Irish Times November 18, 2017 21:01 UTC