Former IRA youth member elected Mayor of Derry
A Sinn Féin man who has admitted being a member of the IRA’s youth wing on Bloody Sunday has been elected as the new Mayor of Derry.
Gerry O’Hara was elected by 22 votes to five last night.
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Gerry O’Hara was elected by 22 votes to five last night.
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