Mick Murray

Lord Mayor of Belfast

Micky Murray took up office of Lord Mayor of Belfast on 3 June 2024, becoming the city’s youngest and first openly gay Lord Mayor.

A member of the Alliance Party, Micky was initially co-opted onto Belfast City Council in May 2022 and retained his seat in the local government election of May 2023.

His background before politics was in the community and voluntary sector, where he worked helping homeless people and those with addiction challenges.

Micky is committed to using his year in office to further the goal of making Belfast an inclusive and compassionate city.

On March 2, 2025, he serves along with musician/activist Judy Collins as a Grand Marshall of New York’s St. Pat’s for All Parade, the annual celebration of Irish heritage and culture regardless of race, gender, creed, or sexual orientation.