Eamonn McCann

Eamonn McCann (born 10 March 1943) is an Irish political activist, former politician and journalist from Derry, Northern Ireland. McCann was a People Before Profit (PBP) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Foyle from 2016 to 2017. In 2019, he was elected to Derry City and Strabane District Council, remaining in the position until his resignation for health reasons in March 2021.

Eamonn McCann
McCann on a march against austerity
in Belfast in 2012
Member of Derry City and Strabane District Council
In office
2 May 2019  1 March 2021
Preceded bySharon Duddy
Succeeded byMaeve O'Neill
ConstituencyThe Moor
Member of the Legislative Assembly
for Foyle
In office
5 May 2016  26 January 2017
Preceded byGerard Diver
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Personal details
Born (1943-03-10) 10 March 1943
Derry, Northern Ireland
Political partyPeople Before Profit
Children3
Alma materQueen's University Belfast
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