2017 in Northern Ireland
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Events during the year 2017 in Northern Ireland.
- First Minister – Arlene Foster (until 9 January)
- deputy First Minister – Martin McGuinness (until 9 January)
- Secretary of State for Northern Ireland – James Brokenshire
Events
- January – The deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness resigns in protest of the handling of the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal.[1]
- 2 March – 2017 Northern Ireland Assembly election takes place.[2]
- 8 April – Robin Swann announced as the new Ulster Unionist Party leader.[3]
- 8 June – UK General election takes place.[4]
The arts
- June – Agreement for filming of Krypton (TV series) at Belfast Harbour Studios.[5]
