About Us
Sinn Féin: A Party for Irish Unity
Origins and Vision
Founded in 1902 during a time of revolutionary change, Sinn Féin emerged as Irish nationalism, the women's movement, and the labor movement united for independence. These ideals were later reflected in the 1916 Proclamation and the First Dáil’s democratic program.
Commitment to Irish Unity
As an Irish republican party, Sinn Féin is dedicated to ending partition and achieving reunification. The party led the Irish Peace Process, playing a key role in the Good Friday Agreement. Today, with strong public support, Sinn Féin stands as the largest political party in Ireland.
America’s Role in Irish Unity
A History of Support
The USA has long supported Irish independence, from Wolfe Tone and the Fenians to the 1916 Rising, the Hunger Strikes, and the peace process. American involvement was key to the Good Friday Agreement.
Friends of Sinn Féin
Friends of Sinn Féin help bring Sinn Féin leaders to the U.S. to strengthen support for peace and unity. Donations directly aid Sinn Féin’s work in Ireland and the U.S., ensuring continued American backing for a united Ireland.
Meet the Team
Ciarán Quinn
Sinn Féin Representative for North America
Ciarán is originally from Belfast but now lives just outside Dublin. Ciarán serves on the Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle.
An activist of long standing, he is the link between Sinn Féin and North America providing support and briefings to American and Canadian civic and political leaders
Greg O'Loughlin
Executive Director Friends of Sinn Féin USA
Greg lives in Nashville, TN and reconnected with the work of Friends of Sinn Féin in 2021. He worked in the Washington, DC Friends of Sinn Féin Office from 1998 through 2003.
His ancestors are from Loughrea, Co Galway. Greg enjoys cycling, community building, and gardening with his family.
Mark Guilfoyle
President Friends of Sinn Féin USA
Mark is a partner at DBL Law, based in Kentucky, where he focuses on health care law and labor and employment law.
Mark and his wife of over 32 years, Casey, have five children. Mark is an avid student of Irish poetry, Irish history and modern Irish politics. He is Past President of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in Cincinnati, Ohio.