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2024 General Election

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Órfhlaith Begley Won 2019 GEWon West Tyrone By-election	SF	22,711	52.0%
Tom Buchanan	DUP	6,794	15.6%
Daniel McCrossan	SDLP	5,821	13.3%
Matthew Bell	UUP	2,683	6.1%
Stevan Patterson	TUV	2,530	5.8%
Stephen Donnelly	APNI	2,287	5.2%
Leza Houston	Ind	778	1.8%
Stephen Lynch	Con	91	0.2%

2019 General Election

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Órfhlaith Begley Won 2024 GEWon West Tyrone By-election	SF	16,544	40.2%
Thomas Buchanan	DUP	9,066	22.0%
Daniel McCrossan	SDLP	7,330	17.8%
Stephen Donnelly	APNI	3,979	9.7%
Andy McKane	UUP	2,774	6.7%
James Hope	Ind	972	2.4%
Susan Glass	Ind	521	1.3%

2018-05-03 West Tyrone By-election

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Órfhlaith Begley Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GE	SF	16,346	46.7%
Thomas Buchanan	DUP	8,390	23.9%
Daniel McCrossan	SDLP	6,254	17.9%
Chris Smyth	UUP	2,909	8.3%
Stephen Donnelly	APNI	1,130	3.2%

2017 General Election

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Barry McElduff	SF	22,060	50.7%
Thomas Buchanan	DUP	11,718	26.9%
Daniel McCrossan	SDLP	5,635	13.0%
Alicia Clarke	UUP	2,253	5.2%
Stephen Donnelly	APNI	1,000	2.3%
Ciaran McClean	Ind	427	1.0%
Barry Brown	Ind	393	0.9%

2015 General Election

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Pat Doherty Won 2010 GE	SF	16,807	43.5%
Tom Buchanan	DUP	6,747	17.4%
Daniel McCrossan	SDLP	6,444	16.7%
Ross Hussey	UUP	6,144	15.9%
Stephen Donnelly	APNI	869	2.3%
Ciaran McClean	Ind	780	2.0%
Barry Brown	Ind	528	1.4%
Claire-Louise Leyland	Con	169	0.4%
Susan-Anne White	Ind	166	0.4%

2010 General Election

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Doherty, Pat Won 2015 GE	SF	18,050	48.4%
Buchanan, Thomas	DUP	7,365	19.8%
Hussey, Ross	Ind	5,281	14.2%
Byrne, Joe	SDLP	5,212	14.0%
Bower, Michael	APNI	859	2.3%
McClean, Ciaran	Ind	508	1.4%

Timeline

National Media Profile

Órfhlaith Begley has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.

Latest News

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Cost of LivingLocal Government↓↓↓ Negative

Property owners receive rates bills as annual costs increase

Local councils across Northern Ireland have approved rates increases for the coming year, with Derry City and Strabane (which includes parts of West Tyrone) implementing a 4.48% increase, while Mid Ulster sees 3.40% and Fermanagh and Omagh 1.96%. The article explains how rates bills are calculated and notes that Northern Ireland's average rates remain lower than equivalent Council Tax in other UK regions.

The Impartial Reporter|14 Apr 2026Read →

Economy & Jobs↓↓↓ Negative

Editorial: The UK must never again allow Northern Ireland to delay critical infrastructure the way it has done with the Sperrins gold mine

An editorial criticizing the 17-year delay in approving the Sperrins gold mine project, which would bring significant investment and jobs to West Tyrone. The piece argues that UK government weakness and Stormont's bureaucratic inaction have prevented extraction of a £20 billion deposit that could generate substantial tax revenue and employment.

Belfast News Letter|11 Apr 2026Read →

Economy & JobsEnvironmentLocal Government↓↓↓ NegativeMP ↑↑↑Cllr

McAleer Welcomes Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry After 15-Month Pause

West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer welcomes the restart of the Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry in Omagh, which had been adjourned for 15 months. The inquiry addresses over 50,000 community objections to Dalradian Gold's proposed goldmine in the Sperrin Mountains, with concerns about environmental and social impacts on this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

4NI - Internet Directory and Portal|8 Apr 2026Read →

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More than 100 firefighters tackle Omagh industrial fire as casualty airlifted - Homepage

More than 100 firefighters responded to a major industrial fire at Doogary West Industrial Estate in Omagh, Co Tyrone on Wednesday morning, with one person airlifted to hospital. The incident involved a reported dust explosion at Boyd Bedding, prompting emergency service response and road closures.

Roscommon Herald|1 Apr 2026Read →

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Over 100 firefighters tackle blaze in Omagh with person airlifted to hospital

A major fire at Doogary Industrial Estate in Omagh on Wednesday morning required over 100 firefighters and resulted in one person being airlifted to Royal Victoria Hospital. MP Órfhlaith Begley and local MLA Tom Buchanan both praised the emergency services' swift response to the incident.

ITV Hub|1 Apr 2026Read →

Economy & JobsMP & Parliament↓↓↓ NegativeMP ↑↑

Traffic news: Around 10 Fire engines deployed to fire at Doogary West Industrial Estate in Omagh

A significant fire at Boyd Bedding in Doogary West Industrial Estate, Omagh, has required 10 fire engines and air ambulance response. MP Órfhlaith Begley issued a statement commending emergency services and expressing concern for those affected, while urging motorists to avoid the area.

Farming Life|1 Apr 2026Read →

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One person injured after fire at bedding store in Omagh

A fire broke out at Boyd Bedding on Doogary West Industrial Estate in Omagh, resulting in one person being hospitalised. The incident required 10 fire appliances and the air ambulance, with the Bankmore Road closed during emergency response operations.

The Impartial Reporter|1 Apr 2026Read →

Cost of LivingEconomy & JobsLocal GovernmentMP & Parliament↓↓↓ Negative

TUV party conference 2026

The TUV party held its 2026 conference with speeches criticising the Irish Sea Protocol, the current Labour government, and the DUP's role in maintaining the border. The West Tyrone TUV branch spokesperson reports optimism about potential electoral breakthroughs in the constituency, framing the party as offering clear unionist leadership.

Belfast News Letter|27 Mar 2026Read →

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McAleer raised concern with Minister over rising farming and food costs

West Tyrone MLA McAleer raised concerns with the Agriculture Minister about the severe impact of global shipping disruptions and rising fertiliser and energy costs on the region's farming community. The article highlights how fertiliser price increases are placing farmers under financial pressure and could lead to reduced output and higher food costs for consumers.

Farming Life|26 Mar 2026Read →

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1,400 farms in Derry located on constrained land in need of support payments, Stormont told

A Private Members' Bill to reintroduce Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) support payments for farmers has progressed to committee stage, with West Tyrone TD Declan McAleer highlighting that almost 60% of land in his constituency is classified as 'severely disadvantaged'. The bill addresses the needs of nearly 1,400 farms in County Derry and similar numbers across the region who operate in challenging farming conditions.

Derry Journal|25 Mar 2026Read →

Cost of LivingHealth↓↓↓ Negative

Calls for Nesbitt to 'act without delay' on Ambulance Service pressures

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt faces calls to urgently address Northern Ireland Ambulance Service pressures, with the service missing Category 1 and 2 calls by a significant margin. The article also highlights broader health disparities in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, where patients requiring emergency surgery face travel times of up to two and a half hours, with campaign groups calling for restoration of emergency surgical services at Southweast Hospital.

The Impartial Reporter|23 Mar 2026Read →

Health↑↑↑ Positive

Fermanagh patients benefit from new surgery scheme

Nearly 200 people in the Western Trust area, including constituents from West Tyrone, have accessed surgery through a cross-border NHS reimbursement scheme launched to reduce waiting lists. The figures were released following a question from West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan at the Assembly.

The Fermanagh Herald|23 Mar 2026Read →

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Property owners receive rates bills as annual costs increase

Editorial: The UK must never again allow Northern Ireland to delay critical infrastructure the way it has done with the Sperrins gold mine

McAleer Welcomes Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry After 15-Month Pause

More than 100 firefighters tackle Omagh industrial fire as casualty airlifted - Homepage

Over 100 firefighters tackle blaze in Omagh with person airlifted to hospital

Traffic news: Around 10 Fire engines deployed to fire at Doogary West Industrial Estate in Omagh

One person injured after fire at bedding store in Omagh

TUV party conference 2026

McAleer raised concern with Minister over rising farming and food costs

1,400 farms in Derry located on constrained land in need of support payments, Stormont told

Calls for Nesbitt to 'act without delay' on Ambulance Service pressures

Fermanagh patients benefit from new surgery scheme

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