Mal O'Hara

Malachai (Mal) O'Hara

Country

Ireland

Birth - Death

1979 -

Occupation

Politics

Description

Leader of the Northern Ireland Green Party since 2022, being the first openly-gay political party leader in the country. Belfast councillor since 2019. Formerly with the Rainbow Project and acted as vice-chairman of Northern Ireland’s equal marriage campaign. Founder of Alternative Queer Ulster, an evening event that brings LGBTQ people into the Northern Ireland Assembly. Full name is Malachai O'Hara.

See Also

• LGBTQ Ireland
• Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2022/08/15/mal-ohara-to-replace-clare-bailey-as-leader-of-norths-green-party/
• https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/08/15/mal-ohara-green-party-northern-ireland-gay/

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