Like Trump, Sinn Féin carried on as if the election had been stolen from them.
Like Trump, they publicly vented their contempt for the institutions of their country - who can forget Davy Cullinane at the RDS deriding the Free State and shouting up the RA ?
Like Trump, they abused social media to undermine their political opponents as in the Twitter hashtag #NotMyTaoiseach.
Like Trump, Mary Lou McDonald called for nationwide rallies to force SF into government.
Five months after the election, SF TD Thomas Gould, still in Trumpian denial, tweeted: Mary Lou McDonald is my Taoiseach.
It was not until June that Mary Lou McDonald publicly conceded Sinn Féin had no entitlement to be in government.
TG4 to air a landmark documentary on the life of Martin McGuinness tonight
A fascinating look at one of Ireland s most interesting politicians (Image: AFP/Getty Images)
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Martin McGuinness older brother has spoken of the moment he realised his sibling had joined the IRA, and of his later amazement after he was appointed as Stormont Education Minister.
Tom McGuinness made the comments in a new TG4 documentary exploring the divisive legacy left by the IRA leader-turned peace negotiator and politician.
Painting a detailed portrait of Martin McGuinness life, the programme features interviews with Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and Ian Paisley, as well as victims of Provo violence.
In a rare interview, Tom recalled his parents challenging his brother in their Bogside home when they learned he had joined the IRA.