Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald ‘recovering well’ after surgery

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she is recovering well following a surgery on Friday.

Ms McDonald made the announcement of the “personal news” on Twitter and said she expects to be “back in action in a number of weeks”.

She said: “I had surgery on Friday and am now recovering well.

“I expect to be back in action in a number of weeks.

“A million thanks to all the incredible staff at (the) Rotunda Hospital for your excellent care and kindness.”