Sian Mulholland facts for kids

Sian Mulholland (born O'Neill) is a Northern Irish politician. She is a member of the Alliance Party. Since April 2023, she has been a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for North Antrim.

Sian Mulholland's Political Journey

Sian Mulholland has served in different political roles. She has been a councillor for two city councils. Now, she is a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Serving on Belfast City Council (2015-2022)

In September 2015, Sian Mulholland joined the Belfast City Council. She became a councillor for the Ormiston area. This happened after another councillor, Laura McNamee, stepped down. Before this, Sian worked for the leader of the Alliance Party, Naomi Long. She helped people with their problems as a caseworker.

Serving on Lisburn & Castlereagh Council (2022-2023)

While still a member of Belfast City Council, Sian Mulholland also became a councillor for Lisburn & Castlereagh Council. She took over from David Honeyford, who had been elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Becoming a Member of the Legislative Assembly (2023-Present)

On April 6, 2023, Sian Mulholland became an MLA for North Antrim. This happened after Patricia O'Lynn resigned from her position. As an MLA, she represents the people of North Antrim in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Sian Mulholland also ran in the 2024 general election for the North Antrim area. She came in fourth place in that election.

About Sian Mulholland's Family Life

In November 2018, Sian O'Neill married Kieran Mulholland. Kieran is also a politician, serving as a councillor for the Sinn Féin party. Sian and Kieran have three children together: two sons and a daughter. Their daughter was born shortly before the Northern Ireland Assembly started working again.