Published 21:39 IST, February 3rd 2024
Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Irish Nationalist Leader of Northern Ireland
Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill was nominated as first minister in the government that under the terms of the 1998 Good Friday peace accord shares power between Northern Ireland's two main communities — British unionists and Irish nationalists.
![Sinn Fein VP Michelle O'Neill has been elected as the First Minister of Northern Ireland.](https://img.republicworld.com/tr:w-800,h-450,q-75,f-auto/rimages/sinnfeinvpmichelleoneillap_16:9-170697653770916_9.webp)
Sinn Fein VP Michelle O'Neill has been elected as the First Minister of Northern Ireland. | Image:
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21:39 IST, February 3rd 2024