William Irwin (Unionist politician)
| William Irwin MLA | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Newry and Armagh | |
| Incumbent | |
| 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 |
| Religion | Protestant |
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 was the Mayor of Armagh from 2006–07 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]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Campbell |
Mayor of Armagh 2006 - 07 |
Succeeded by Charles Rollston |
| Northern Ireland Assembly | ||
| Preceded by Paul Berry |
MLA for Newry and Armagh 2007 - |
Succeeded by Incumbent |