Sinn Fein Vice-President Michelle O'Neill said today was a 'defining moment for change' and 'ushered in a new era' as the nationalist party braces itself to win the most seats in Northern Ireland. Latest:
'Today represents a very significant moment of change' - Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill
Asked by a journalist if she expected to become Northern Ireland's first Irish nationalist first minister, Ms O'Neill said:"The people have spoken." She said:"Being a young mum, well it's my life experience, it made me what I am, it makes you stronger, I think. Ballymena United took on Crusaders for the season's final piece of silverware. Both teams have traditionally unionist support bases, and for some, pre-game nerves were tinged with disappointment about the unprecedented success of nationalism.
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