Sinn Fein Urges US Congress to Support N Ireland Remaining in EU After Brexit

Northern Ireland political parties Sinn Fein, the Social Democratic and Labour Party and Alliance are seeking a deal for Northern Ireland to remain in the European Union to allow the continued free movement of people and goods over the border with Ireland after Brexit.

Sinn Fein party makes gains on Democrats in Ireland election

Ireland's Republican Sinn Fein party made significant gains on the Democratic Unionist Party in the Northern Ireland Assembly election.

Scotland, Northern Ireland move toward independence votes

The Scottish National Party hinted it will move toward another independence vote and Sinn Fein called for a vote on Irish unity following Britain's decision on Thursday to leave the European Union.

Ireland: Exit polls show boost for Independents in local elections. - Sinn Féin on course for Dublin Euro win

RTÉ exit polls show that Independent and other candidates appear to have won the highest percentage of the vote in yesterday's local elections, while Sinn Féin appears to be on course to win an MEP seat in Dublin.

The local election poll, which was carried out by Behaviour and Attitudes, took the views of more than 3,000 voters and has a national margin of error of less than 2%.

The poll found Independents and others received 27% of the national vote in the European elections and 28% in the locals.