Tone of SF ardfheis where Gerry Adams will outline future intentions important
Mood at DUP gathering also key to any future powersharing negotiations
The breakdown of the powersharing talks has been linked to a “historic” speech from Gerry Adams at the Sinn Féin ardfheis in Dublin on Saturday when he declares his future intentions. Photograph: Mark Marlow/PA
The general reaction to the collapse of the DUP-Sinn Féin talks was one of weariness rather than shock and anger, which tells a lot about the current state of Northern Ireland’s politics.
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood linked the talks breakdown to a “historic” speech from Gerry Adams at the Sinn Féin ardfheis in Dublin on Saturday when he declares his future intentions.