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Sinn Féin, a nationalist, pro-reunification party, is predicted to get the post of first minister for the first time.

Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein is expected to make a historic breakthrough and emerge from Thursday’s elections as Northern Ireland’s largest party. But Sinn Fein’s advance looks limited, as it is projected to lose votes compared to last time. It owes its poll lead to a greater fall in support…

Nichola McKee Corner brands leaking of exchange, allegedly between Sinn Féin and Saoradh, an exploitation of Lyra’s murder

Sinn Fein’s chairman Declan Kearney wrote to Saoradh, which is accused of links with the New IRA, about a ‘co-operation agreement’.

Leaders from the five main parties at Stormont are due to take part

The leaders of the five largest parties in Northern Ireland participated in the UTV Election Debate show.

Some of the Stormont leaders performed better than others under the glare of the studio lights

The televised debate aired on Sunday night ahead of Thursday's Assembly election

Michelle O’Neill on course to be nominated first minister – but DUP leader ‘not bothered’ by shock poll