Mary Lou McDonald has been confirmed as the sole nominee for the position of Sinn Féin president. Sinn Féin’s ard comhairle met in Belfast on Saturday morning to formally ratify the Dublin Central TD as nominee for leader. Ms McDonald will replace Gerry Adams who has led the all-island party since 1983. Gerry Adams has been Sinn Féin leader since 1983. “I want to see Sinn Féin in government north and south.

Source: The Irish Times January 20, 2018 11:00 UTC