Ciara Ferguson
Ciara Ferguson | |
|---|---|
 Ferguson in 2021 | |
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Foyle | |
| Assumed office 13 September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Martina Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 September 1971 Strabane, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Spouse | Eamon Ferguson |
| Children | Eamon Ferguson, Erin Ferguson, Patrick Ferguson |
| Residence | Strabane |
| Occupation | Community development worker |
Ciara Ferguson MLA (born 21 September 1971) is an Irish Sinn Féin politician, serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Foyle since 2021.[1]
Background
She attended Holy Cross College, Strabane.[2] Prior to her election, Ferguson was a community development worker, based in Strabane.[3]
Ferguson became the MLA for Foyle following a selection convention held by Sinn Féin after her predecessor Martina Anderson was forced to step down following an internal review by the party.[4]
References
- ^ "Sinn Féin selects Pádraig Delargy and Ciara Ferguson as new Foyle MLAs". BBC News. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Ciara Ferguson". Sinn Fein. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ Ward, James (8 September 2021). "Pádraig Delargy and Ciara Ferguson new Sinn Féin MLAs for Foyle". The Irish News. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ McClements, Freya (8 September 2021). "Sinn Féin selects two new MLAs for Foyle constituency". Irish Times. Retrieved 31 October 2021.