Harvey gifted Sinn Féin's US group €535,000

irishtimes.com

American Lauren Harvey left €535,000 to Friends of Sinn Féin, the political party's US fundraising arm, through her trust, marking the largest donation the group has ever received. The donation came in two installments from the Lauren Harvey Living Trust, with the first in 2022 and the second recently. Harvey, who died in 2020, was a frequent visitor to Ireland and had a deep love for Irish culture. Friends of Sinn Féin uses the funds to support the Good Friday Agreement and promote Irish unity. Harvey's partner was Irish, and the couple frequently visited Ireland, solidifying their connection to the country.


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