15/01/2025
Fiona McAteer Appointed Belfast's New High Sheriff
Councillor Fiona McAteer has been sworn in as Belfast's 125th High Sheriff, taking over from Councillor Sammy Douglas.
Representing the Titanic area for Alliance, McAteer was elected to council in May 2023.
"I am very honoured to be appointed to such a prestigious role," said McAteer. "I look forward to supporting the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor throughout 2025."
McAteer, a research and policy officer, highlighted her passion for outdoor spaces and her commitment to supporting the Walkway Community Association. "Everyone should have green space in their community," she said. "I'm proud to support Walkway, which plays a vital role in east Belfast."
The High Sheriff also announced her support for the Integrated Education Fund (IEF).
"As a supporter of Integrated Education, I want to use my role to highlight the IEF's amazing work," said McAteer. "I previously worked on the Integrated Education Act, a piece of work I am very proud of."
McAteer will serve a one-year term alongside Lord Mayor Micky Murray and Deputy Lord Mayor Andrew McCormick.
Representing the Titanic area for Alliance, McAteer was elected to council in May 2023.
"I am very honoured to be appointed to such a prestigious role," said McAteer. "I look forward to supporting the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor throughout 2025."
McAteer, a research and policy officer, highlighted her passion for outdoor spaces and her commitment to supporting the Walkway Community Association. "Everyone should have green space in their community," she said. "I'm proud to support Walkway, which plays a vital role in east Belfast."
The High Sheriff also announced her support for the Integrated Education Fund (IEF).
"As a supporter of Integrated Education, I want to use my role to highlight the IEF's amazing work," said McAteer. "I previously worked on the Integrated Education Act, a piece of work I am very proud of."
McAteer will serve a one-year term alongside Lord Mayor Micky Murray and Deputy Lord Mayor Andrew McCormick.
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