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I
was born in 1962 and brought up on a farm in the district of Glenoe, which
is south of Larne heading towards Carrickfergus.
I attended
my local Glynn Primary School and then Larne Grammar School. I then continued
my studies Queens University
Belfast gained an Honours
Degree in Engineering. It was while at Queens that I first became
involved in politics and joined the Young Unionists.
After leaving
full time education my career path eventually took me into working as
a production and technical manager in manufacturing companies in Larne,
Carrickfergus and Belfast. At the same time I became involved in the Ulster
Unionist Party at branch and constituency level within East
Antrim.
I was a member
of the Young Farmers Club of Ulster and played rugby for my local club,
Larne RFC. I now enjoy watching sport, taking long country walks with
my family and relaxing with the odd glass of red wine.
I was married
to Sandra in 1989 and we lived briefly in Ballyclare before moving back
to the Glenoe area. We have three kids, all of primary school age who
take up a great deal of our spare time!
In 1998 with
the re establishment of an Assembly
in Northern Ireland, I decided to put my head above the parapet and
was selected to stand as an Ulster Unionist candidate in East Antrim.
I was elected with the greatest number of 1st preference votes in the
constituency, and mid term I was also elected to Carrickfergus
Borough Council, topping the poll in the Knockagh Monument Ward in
June 2001.
Politically,
I have concentrated largely on local constituency issues and 'bread and
butter issues'. What I would like to see happening is the creation stable,
prosperous Northern Ireland at peace with itself and its neighbours without
the threat of violence from terrorists. I believe that Northern Ireland's
place as part of the UK reflects the democratic wishes of the greater
number of our people, and that the human rights of everyone can best be
protected in the multi ethnic, pluralist United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland.
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My email address is roy@roy-beggs.co.uk
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