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Declan Kearney

Declan Kearney was a Sinn Féin candidate in South Antrim constituency in the UK Parliamentary general election. They received 8,034 votes.

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Declan Kearney's policies

Statement to voters

Declan is a native of Antrim town, and a son of the late veteran civil rights activist Oliver, and Brigid Kearney, nee Totten.

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He has deep personal roots in and widespread family connections across South Antrim.

A lifelong Gael, he played football and hurling, and participated in Scór, on behalf of Kickham’s Creggan.

As a fluent Gaeilgeoir Declan has promoted and taught Gaeilge throughout southwest Antrim. He is a father of two, and his own family is bilingual.

He has a strong background in community economic development and local campaigning.

Declan has been active in republican politics since 1980, and is a former Sinn Féin County Antrim organiser. He has been a key member of Sinn Féin’s national leadership since 2003, and has previously served as the Party’s northern Chairperson and deputy General Secretary.

Currently he is the Sinn Féin National Chairperson and has been central to the Party’s all-Ireland development, and its negotiations and reconciliation strategies.

This statement was last updated on May 6, 2022.

This statement was added by Declan Kearney, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.

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Declan Kearney's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2024 South Antrim: UK Parliamentary general election Sinn Féin 8,034 votes (not elected) 3rd / 8 candidates
2022 South Antrim: Northern Ireland Assembly elections Sinn Féin Elected (vote count not available) Position not available
2019 South Antrim: UK Parliamentary general election Sinn Féin 4,887 votes (not elected) 4th / 5 candidates
2017 South Antrim: UK Parliamentary general election Sinn Féin 7,797 votes (not elected) 3rd / 5 candidates
2017 South Antrim: Northern Ireland Assembly Election Sinn Féin Elected (vote count not available) Position not available
2016 South Antrim: Northern Ireland Assembly Election Sinn Féin Elected (vote count not available) Position not available
2015 South Antrim: UK Parliamentary general election Sinn Féin 4,699 votes (not elected) 3rd / 7 candidates
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