William Irwin (Northern Ireland politician)
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William Irwin MLA is a unionist politician in Northern Ireland. He was elected in 2007 to the Northern Ireland Assembly as a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) member for Newry and Armagh.
Irwin is the current Mayor of Armagh and serves on Armagh City and District Council. He is a local dairy farmer.
Irwin 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]
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Preceded by ??? |
Mayor of Armagh 2006- |
Succeeded by Incumbant |