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    First Sinn Fein first minister ‘shows Irish unity is within touching distance’

    by David Young Jan 30, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has claimed Irish unity is now within “touching distance” as she hailed the significance of her party assuming the role of Stormont first minister for the first time.

    Ms McDonald said the expected appointment of her party colleague Michelle O’Neill into the job in the coming days

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