Michelle O'Neill
First Minister of Northern Ireland since 2024
1977 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
First Minister of Northern Ireland since 2024
Born
January 10, 1977
Age
~49 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, accountant
United KingdomBorn in Fermoy
1977
Born in Fermoy (1977-01-10)
2007
PositionMember of the 3rd Northern Ireland Assembly (2007–2011)
2011
PositionMinister for Agriculture and Rural Development (2011–2016)
2011
PositionMember of the 4th Northern Ireland Assembly (2011–2016)
2016
PositionMinister of Health (2016–2017)
2016
PositionMember of the 5th Northern Ireland Assembly (2016–2017)
About
Michelle O'Neill is an Irish politician who has been First Minister of Northern Ireland since February 2024 and Vice President of Sinn Féin since 2018. She has also been the MLA for Mid Ulster in the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2007. O'Neill was previously deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2020 to 2022. O'Neill served on the Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council from 2005 to 2011.
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Who is Michelle O'Neill?+
Michelle O'Neill is an Irish politician who has been First Minister of Northern Ireland since February 2024 and Vice President of Sinn Féin since 2018. She has also been the MLA for Mid Ulster in the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2007. O'Neill was previously deputy First Minister of Northern Irela
What does the name Michelle mean?+
The name Michelle means "A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.". It is of English origin.
When was Michelle O'Neill born?+
Michelle O'Neill was born on January 10, 1977.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.
The name Michelle is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Michelle
Michelle — January 10, 1977
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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