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Historic Return: Irish Nationalist Becomes Northern Ireland's First Minister

Irish nationalist Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first minister as the government returns after a two-year boycott by unionists.

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Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Irish first minister as power sharing resumes in Stormont

Sinn Fein representative to become first nationalist to hold role

Evening Standard

What does return to power sharing mean for Northern Ireland?

After a two-year DUP boycott, the Northern Ireland assembly is to reconvene with a Sinn Féin first minister

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Sinn Fein victory in Irish election could lead to unification poll, says party leader

HOLDING a referendum on Irish unification could be possible under a Sinn Fein government if they win the next election, party leader Mary Lou…

The National (Scotland)

Ulster Unionist Party to close office in North Belfast

The UUP was unable to regain seats in North Belfast in either the Stormont election last year or the council poll in May

Belfast Live

SDLP's Claire Hanna says boundary changes cement South Belfast as 'most diverse' constituency

Claire Hanna has kicked off campaigning in new areas joining her constituency ahead of the next Westminster election due in 2024

Belfast Live

The new faces dominating the top positions on Northern Ireland's councils for the coming year

The new appointments come just weeks after May's council elections

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East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson elected as DUP deputy leader

The East Belfast MP defeated Ulster Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley in the vote of party MPs and MLAs

Belfast Live

New Sinn Féin council chair says Mid Ulster must ‘play its part’ in ‘new Ireland’

Councillor Dominic Molloy was nominated by the party as the chair of the council for the upcoming year

Belfast Live

Lisburn Castlereagh Council gets first Sinn Fein deputy mayor

"Just over four years ago I was elected to this council and if I am honest I never thought I'd see out the term, but I am still here"

Belfast Live

Derry and Strabane to have no unionist Mayor for first time in decades

Election results gave Sinn Fein three of four terms as Mayor, with SDLP getting one

Belfast Live

Concern for Green Party as new poll indicates possible wipeout in election

But as the Ireland Thinks/Sunday Independent poll has a 3% margin of error it may mean the Green party could end up with no TDs if an election was called now.

Irish Mirror

Sinn Fein councillor set to be Belfast's next Lord Mayor

The current Lord Mayor, Sinn Fein's Tina Black, will complete her year in office next week

Belfast Live

Election results mean Derry could be without unionist mayor for full council term for first time in decades

Mayoral roles will be decided at the AGM on Monday

Belfast Live

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The Week

How likely is a united Ireland and when could it happen?

Sinn Fein’s leader in Ireland, Mary Lou McDonald, has claimed a border poll on unification will take place “this decade”, after the party cemented its status as the leading political force in Northern Ireland following huge gains in local elections.

The Guardian - UK

Unionism is in crisis in Northern Ireland - and Sinn Féin is becoming an election-winning machine

The collapsed assembly and crumbling public services have played into the party’s hands, giving it a majority in local government, says political commentator Sarah Creighton

The Independent UK

No reason why Stormont Assembly should not meet next week – Bertie Ahern

Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams reflected on the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement at a panel event in Dublin.

The Independent UK

People in NI sent ‘clear message’ they want return to powersharing – Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar said he and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would do all they could to help restore the devolved institutions in Belfast.

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The Independent UK

Desperate need to get Stormont Assembly back up and running – Heaton-Harris

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said a lot was being asked of the civil service in the absence of local ministers in the region.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein ‘turning nationalist vote into republican vote’ – Donaldson

The DUP leader rejected the suggestion that there was any movement towards a united Ireland after the council elections.

The Independent UK

PM and Taoiseach need to chair meeting to plot Stormont return, Sinn Fein says

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party had secured a renewed mandate to seek changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

Election result recognises DUP stance over Northern Ireland Protocol, MP says

Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in councils in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

Analysis: 'Get back to work' is main message from voters in Northern Ireland council election

A look at the successes and challenges for parties as they assess the results

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government

Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein has made sweeping gains in Northern Ireland’s local elections

The Independent UK

British and Irish governments must deliver plan to restore Stormont – O’Neill

Sinn Fein has emerged as the largest party in the local government elections.

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