Aisling Reilly

Aisling Reilly is a 32-year-old Irish language and community activist from West Belfast.  A proud and prominent Gaelgeoir, Aisling was educated through the medium of Irish, firstly at Bunscoil Phobail Feirste and later at Coláiste Feirste.

Aisling is a committed Irish Language Rights activist and played a prom– inent role in Sinn Féin’s campaigning for Acht na Gaeilge.  Aisling is a prominent member of St.Paul’s GAC she excels in Gaelic Games across all codes, and passes on her experience and knowledge to the next generation as an active juvenile coach.

Aisling has won multiple Handball World Championships, All-Ireland Championships, and various other international accolades during an outstanding sporting career.  She is an inspiration to young aspiring Gaels and athletes and believes passionately in the relationship between physical health and mental well-being.

She works closely with Paul Maskey MP on a wide range of community campaigns including the development of Casement Park, increased investment in West Belfast, recognition for local Black Taxi drivers and the development of Féile an Phobail.

She has also been a strong supporter of marriage equality, LGBT rights, women’s and workers’ rights, and Irish unity.

She is part of the very fabric of the local community and deeply committed to bettering the lives of everyone in the constituency.