Sinn Fein's President-elect, Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Fein Deputy Michelle O'Neill, pose for a photograph before a special party conference, at which Gerry Adams will, following a vote, formally step down as President, in Dublin, Ireland, February 10, 2018. Sources surmised that while a deal was possible on Friday, some DUP politicians were reluctant to allow Mr Adams make his valedictory as party president, while telling Sinn Féin’s special ardfheis that not only had he helped broker an agreement but he had delivered on Sinn Féin’s Irish language demand. “We have made some progress but there are still considerable obstacles but as I said to our unionist friends, this is the last chance agreement,” he said.
Mary Lou McDonald is confirmed in the position of president of Sinn Féin. She succeeds Gerry Adams, who was Sinn Féin's leader since 1983.