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Declan Kearney was born in Antrim, the son of the late veteran civil rights activist Oliver, and Brigid Kearney.
He has deep personal roots in, and widespread family connections across South Antrim.
A lifelong Gael, Declan played football and hurling with Kickham’s Creggan GAC. He is a fluent Gaeilgeoir and contin– ues to support the promotion of Gaeilge throughout South Antrim.
Active in republican politics since 1980, Declan was first elected to represent the people of South Antrim in May 2016 when he succeeded Mitchel McLaughlin as Sinn Féin MLA. He has faithfully honoured his pledge to deliver for all constituents and actively promote equality, anti-sectarianism and reconciliation.
In January 2020 he was appointed a Minister in The Executive Office.
As the Sinn Féin National Chairperson, Declan is a key member of the Party’s leadership. He also serves as the politi– cal lead overseeing Sinn Féin’s Uniting Ireland strategy, and is the Party spokesperson on Brexit issues.
Latest news from Declan
Effective legal authority needed to address issues of identity, culture and tradition – Kearney
Sinn Féin’s Declan Kearney has called for movement on the implementation of effective legal authority to address the use of flags and emblems to entrench sectarian segregation and to harass or intimidate. Speaking in the Assembly this week on the display of flags,...
Kearney urges DAERA Minister to address the pressures on Lough Neagh’s fishing industry
Sinn Féin’s Declan Kearney has written to the DAERA Minister urging him to address the financial pressures which will potentially impact upon Lough Neagh’s commercial freshwater fishing industry again this season. The South Antrim MLA said: “During a recent...
Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference
Sinn Féin's Commission on the Future of Ireland will host a conference on Rights in a New Ireland in St Comgall's - Ionad Eileen Howell, Belfast, on Friday 3rd May 11am - 1pm Chairperson of the Commission on the Future of Ireland, Declan Kearney MLA said: “I am...