Sinn Féin's spectacular success in three elections in five weeks will go down as a triumph of organisation, hard work and astute political campaigning. The party's directors of elections, Dodie McGuinness in the 6 Counties, and Joan O'Connor in the 26 Counties have overseen this strong electoral advance for Sinn Féin. They and all the Sinn Féin election workers deserve the highest praise. Free article