Annie Armstrong (politician) facts for kids

Annie Armstrong is a former Irish republican politician. She worked to represent her community.

Annie Armstrong's Early Life

Annie Armstrong grew up in West Belfast, on the Lower Springfield Road. She attended St Rose's Dominican College in Beechmount. Annie left school when she was fifteen years old.

After getting married, Annie moved to the Twinbrook area of Belfast in 1974. She started working as a community helper in 1981.

Becoming a Local Councillor

In the 1993 Northern Ireland local elections, Annie Armstrong was chosen to represent Sinn Féin. She was elected to the Lisburn City Council for the Dunmurry Cross area.

In July 1993, Annie's home faced a dangerous situation when it was attacked.

Annie Armstrong's Political Career

At the Northern Ireland Forum election in 1996, Annie Armstrong was a candidate for West Belfast. She was elected, which was a great result for her party in Northern Ireland.

Annie did not try to keep her council seat in the 1997 elections. She also did not run for the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1998.

Annie Armstrong's Community Work

Outside of her political roles, Annie Armstrong helped create several important community groups. She started the Colin Community Forum and Colin Community Restorative Justice. She also helped establish Colin Health for All.

Annie was involved with Cumann na Fuiseoige GAA, which promotes Irish sports. She became a Director for the Lisburn Strategic Partnership. She also worked with the Colin Neighbourhood Initiative.

Annie worked as a Community Safety Project Worker. This role was with the Northern Ireland Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders. In 2008, she was chosen to be an independent member of the District Policing Partnership. This group helps local police work with the community.