May Beattie
May Beattie (born c. 1950) is a unionist politician in Northern Ireland.
Born in Carrickfergus, Beattie became involved in politics by assisting the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) during elections. She became a party member in the early 1990s,[1] and first stood for election to Carrickfergus Borough Council at the Northern Ireland local elections, 1993.[2]
Although unsuccessful, she was elected for the DUP in East Antrim at the Northern Ireland Forum election in 1996, and sat on the forum's health committee.[1][3] She gained a seat on Carrickfergus council in 1997, and held this in 2001, 2005 and 2011.[2] She served as Mayor of Carrickfergus in 2003–4 and sits on a large number of committees. She is currently serving as an alderman.[4]
Beattie has also served as secretary for the DUP's East Antrim branch and for the East Antrim Imperial Association, and is also a member of the Association of Loyal Orangewomen of Ireland.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Rachel Ward, Women, unionism and loyalism in Northern Ireland, p.170
- 1 2 "Carrickfergus Borough Council Elections 1993-2011", Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ "East Antrim", Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ "Alderman May Beattie", Carrickfergus Borough Council
| Northern Ireland Forum | ||
|---|---|---|
| New forum | Member for East Antrim 1996–1998 |
Forum dissolved |
| Civic offices | ||
| Preceded by Eric Ferguson |
Mayor of Carrickfergus 2003–2004 |
Succeeded by David Hilditch |