William Irwin (politician)
- William Irwin (politician)
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. [http://www.nuzhound.com/articles/Sunday_Tribune/arts2007/mar4_Shinners_Sharon_unrepentant_Republican__SBreen.php]
External links
* [http://www.dup.org.uk/CanProfile.asp?CandidateID=6 DUP profile]
* [http://www.armagh.gov.uk/mayor_message.php?show_sub=1 Irwin: Armagh Council]
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