William Irwin

Politician

1956 –

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Who is William Irwin?

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 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.

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Born
Dec 12, 1956
Profession
Lived in
  • County Armagh

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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