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Gardiner Kane
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Antrim North |
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| In office 25 June 1998 – 26 November 2003 |
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| Preceded by | New Creation |
| Succeeded by | Philip McGuigan |
| Member of Moyle District Council |
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| In office 15 May 1985 – November 2002 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Cara McShane |
| Constituency | Ballycastle |
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| Born | 25 November 1947 Ballymoney, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party (1985-2002) |
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Independent Unionist (2002-2003) |
Andrew Gardiner Kane, known as Gardiner Kane, was born on 25 November 1947. He is a former politician from Northern Ireland. He was a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for North Antrim from 1998 to 2003. An MLA is like a representative who helps make laws and decisions for Northern Ireland.
Gardiner Kane first joined the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). He served as a local politician, called a Moyle Councillor, for the Ballycastle DEA from 1985 until 2002.
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Early Life and Political Beginnings
Gardiner Kane was born in Ballymoney, a town in Northern Ireland. Before becoming a politician, he joined the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve in 1974. This was a police force that helped keep peace and order. He served in this role until 1984.
In 1985, Gardiner Kane joined the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). The DUP is a political party in Northern Ireland that believes in keeping Northern Ireland as part of the United Kingdom. That same year, he was elected to the Moyle District Council. This council makes decisions for the local area. He even served as the Chair of the council in 1990 and again in 1996.
Becoming an Assembly Member
In 1996, Gardiner Kane tried to get elected to the Northern Ireland Forum. This was a group set up to discuss the future of Northern Ireland. He was a candidate for North Antrim but was not elected that time.
However, in the 1998 election, he was successfully elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. This meant he became an MLA, representing the people of North Antrim.
Later Political Career
In 2002, Gardiner Kane left the DUP. He also stepped down from his position as a Moyle Councillor. This led to a special election to choose a new councillor.
In the 2003 Assembly election, Gardiner Kane ran as an independent candidate. This means he did not belong to a political party at that time. However, he received 623 votes and was not re-elected to the Assembly.
Community Involvement
Gardiner Kane is an active member of several community groups known as the Loyal Orders. These include the Orange Order, the Apprentice Boys of Derry, and the Royal Black Institution. These groups are important parts of the culture and traditions for many people in Northern Ireland.
