Sinn Fein eyes government, Irish unity poll after election surge
The left-wing Irish nationalist party stunned the establishment by beating the two centre-right parties that have led every government in the country`s history, almost doubling its vote share from the last election to 24%.
Feb 10, 2020, 20:55 PM IST
Northern Ireland's Martin McGuinness dies at 66
Martin McGuinness had announced on January 19 that he was bowing out of politics and would not lead his nationalist party into elections in March.
Mar 21, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
Northern Ireland votes in fractious snap election
Northern Ireland`s remotest polling station got its ballot box on Wednesday after a choppy ferry journey to the 140 residents on Rathlin Island.
Mar 02, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
Sinn Fein calls for vote on Irish unity after Brexit
Northern Ireland should be allowed to vote on uniting with the Republic of Ireland after the British-ruled province voted to remain in the bloc, the Sinn Fein party said on Friday.
Jun 24, 2016, 10:31 AM IST
Outgoing Irish coalition wins vote but without majority: Final results
Prime Minister Enda Kenny`s outgoing coalition came first in Ireland`s general election but fell far short of a governing majority, final results showed on Thursday, after a vote marked by anger against austerity.
Mar 03, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
Thousands protest against austerity ahead of Irish vote
Thousands of protesters marched through Dublin on Saturday to call for an end to austerity, as Ireland prepares to vote in parliamentary elections.
Feb 20, 2016, 23:59 PM IST
N Ireland leaders begin talks to avoid govt collapse
Crisis talks aimed at saving Northern Ireland`s power-sharing government from collapse began Monday after a row over alleged Irish Republican Army (IRA) activity caused a mass walkout of unionist ministers.
Sep 15, 2015, 14:24 PM IST
