Austin Currie

Northern Irish lawyer and SDLP politician

Austin Currie - Northern Irish lawyer and SDLP politician
Born

October 11th, 1939
85 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Northern Ireland

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Born in 1939, a prominent figure in Northern Irish politics, focused on civil rights and social justice. Played a key role in the founding of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) in 1970, advocating for the rights of Irish nationalists. Served as a Member of Parliament for the Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency from 1974 to 1979. Actively participated in numerous campaigns for equality and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, contributing to the peace process.

Co-founding the Social Democratic and Labour Party

Serving as a Member of Parliament from 1974 to 1979

Advocating for civil rights in Northern Ireland

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