William Irwin (Unionist politician)
William Irwin MLA is a Unionist politician from Northern Ireland representing the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). He was elected in 2007 to the Northern Ireland Assembly as a DUP member for Newry and Armagh.
William Irwin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Newry and Armagh | |
| Assumed office 7 March 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Berry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 December 1956 Kilmore, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
Irwin was the Mayor of Armagh from 2006–07 and serves on Armagh City and District Council. He is a local dairy farmer. He entered politics after his son Philip drowned in a swimming pool and he met Ian Paisley. "He was only 15. Dr Paisley came and prayed with us and offered great support.[1]
Irwin stood in the Newry and Armagh constituency at both the 2017 and 2019 General Elections, finishing second on each occasion with 24.6% and 21.7% of the vote respectively.[2]
References
- "The Shinners, Sharon and the unrepentant republican". Nuzhound.com. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- "Newry & Armagh Parliamentary constituency". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
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