2017 in Northern Ireland
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Events during the year 2017 in Northern Ireland.
Incumbents
- Monarch – Elizabeth II
- First Minister – Arlene Foster (Democratic Unionist Party), until 9 January; office vacant
- Deputy First Minister – Martin McGuinness (Sinn Féin), until 9 January; office vacant
- Secretary of State for Northern Ireland – James Brokenshire
Events
- January - The deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness resigns in protest of the handling of the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal.[1]
- 2 March - Northern Ireland Assembly election, 2017 takes place.[2]
- 8 April - Robin Swann announced as the new Ulster Unionist Party leader.[3]
- 8 June - UK General election takes place.[4]
Deaths
- 27 January – Billy Simpson, footballer (born 1929).[5]
- 1 March – P. J. Bradley, politician (b. 1940)
- 21 March – Martin McGuinness, 66, Sinn Féin politician and former presidential candidate, amyloidosis.[6]
- 4 June – Patrick G. Johnston, physician (b. 1958)
- 11 June – Alan Campbell, Pentecostal pastor (b. 1949)
- 25 June – Robert Overend, farmer, businessman and Unionist politician (b. 1930)
- 24 October – Glenn Barr, 75, Northern Irish politician (UDA) and advocate, member of Northern Ireland Assembly and Constitutional Convention.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Deputy First Minister McGuinness resigns". BBC News. 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- ↑ Clarke, Seán; Guill, Aidan Mac; Dickson, Anne Marie Conlon & Calvin. "Northern Ireland assembly election: final results". The Guardian.
- ↑ "Robin Swann becomes new UUP leader". BBC News. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- ↑ Hunt, Alex; Wheeler, Brian (2 June 2017). "General election: What you need to know". BBC News. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- ↑ "Linfield to honour ex-striker and Rangers legend Billy Simpson". Belfast Telegraph. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ↑ Martin McGuinness dies after short illness rte.ie
- ↑ Tributes paid after Derry loyalist Glenn Barr dies at the age of 75
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