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Peter MURPHY

DARK SECRETS: O neill to make history as n ireland s first nationalist leader | Vintage Vibes

O'Neill has been waiting to become N. Ireland's new first minister for nearly two years (Credit: AFP)

Michelle O'Neill on Saturday becomes the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, when the assembly returns after the end of a two-year boycott by the biggest pro-UK party.

The Sinn Fein politician's nomination will be confirmed at a special sitting of the devolved legislature, which will also see the appointment of a deputy first minister and ministers.

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