About this episode

David McCann discusses the challenges facing Sinn Féin and its prospects for the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly elections.

Sinn Féin are still top of the polls north and south – but all polls show the party has lost ground. Many commentators think Sinn Féin have lost their direction and sense of purpose.  So - has Sinn Féin really lost its mojo and what can it do about it?     Ciarán Dunbar is joined by politics lecturer and commentator David McCann to discuss what Sinn Féin will have to do to hold its ground ahead of the 2027 Northern Ireland Assembly elections.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Ciarán Dunbar

Guest: David McCann

Topics covered

• Sinn Féin
• Northern Ireland politics
• 2027 Assembly elections
• political challenges
• public opinion

Keywords

• Sinn Féin
• David McCann
• Northern Ireland
• politics
• polls
• 2027 elections
• public opinion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sinn Féin, Belfast Telegraph

Places: Northern Ireland

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