Mary McSorley

Mary McSorley is a former Irish nationalist politician.

McSorley joined the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), and was elected to Magherafelt District Council in 1981.^[1] She was then elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1982, representing Mid Ulster.^[2]

In January 1989, McSorley accepted an MBE.^[3] This was against SDLP policy which stated that members should not accept British honours. It prompted talk of a split in the party, but McSorley was persuaded to resign.^[4] She held her council seat as an independent in 1989,^[5]but didn't stand for re-election in 1993.^[6]

References

1. ^ The Local Government Elections 1973-1981: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland Elections
2. ^ Mid Ulster 1973-82.
3. ^ Tim Pat Coogan, The Troubles: Ireland's Ordeal 1966-1996 and the Search for Peace
4. ^ Dearbhail McDonald, "Kelly defies SDLP ban to accept OBE in New Year's honours list", The Times, 1 January 2006
5. ^ Local Government Elections 1985 - 1989: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland Elections
6. ^ Magherafelt District Council Elections 1993-2005, Northern Ireland Elections

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