Mary Louise McDonald (born 1 May 1969) is an Irish politician who has served as Leader of the Opposition in Ireland since June 2020, as President of Sinn Féin since February 2018, and as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Central constituency since 2011.

Mary Lou is Leader of Sinn Féin and Teachta Dála for the Dublin Central constituency. Mary Lou is married to Martin and they have two young children, Iseult and Gerard.

Nov 24, 2024 · Four years ago it was a question of when and not if Mary Lou McDonald would one day become Ireland's first female taoiseach. She was the most popular politician in the Republic of Ireland after...

Mary Lou McDonald has been a TD for Dublin Central since 2011 and is Uachtarán Shinn Féin. As leader of the opposition since 2020, Mary Lou has stood up for workers and families who need a break.

Nov 30, 2024 · Mary Lou McDonald (55) has been the leader of Sinn Féin since February 2018 and a TD for Dublin Central since 2011. She succeeded Gerry Adams as leader, who had been at the helm of the...

Dec 22, 2024 · MARY LOU MCDONALD has said 2024 was by far “the toughest” year of her life. In a wide-ranging interview with The Journal, the Sinn Féin leader said she is looking forward to the Christmas...

Jun 6, 2024 · Mary Lou McDonald succeeded veteran Sinn Féin politician Gerry Adams as leader of the party.

Jun 9, 2024 · Mary Lou McDonald has said she has no plans to step down as leader of Sinn Féin, following disappointing election results for the party. Ireland's main opposition party have performed worse...

Jun 9, 2024 · Mary Lou McDonald has said she has no plans to step down as leader of Sinn Féin, following disappointing election results for the party. Ireland's main opposition party have performed worse than...

Feb 9, 2020 · Mary Lou McDonald has been at the helm of Sinn Fein since 2018 after she was heralded in as the party's second female president. The Dublin-born woman succeeded Gerry Adams after 34...