Jonathan Buckley
Jonathan Buckley is a prominent member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland, serving as an Assembly member. Recently, he garnered attention for his appearance at a St. Patrick's Day event in Washington, D.C., where he was photographed with former U.S. President Donald Trump while wearing a shamrock lapel badge, highlighting the DUP's complex relationship with Irish identity.
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Recent news mentions
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley has commented on the difficult situation at Stormont regarding the Orange Order parade.
Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order parade along Garvaghy Road – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-09-28
DUP representative Jonathan Buckley was present in court alongside other party members.
Garvaghy Road residents question whether policing assessment of Orange Order parade has changed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-26
Jonathan Buckley is nominated for 'One Boat.'
Two Canadian authors nominated for Booker Prize as former winner Kiran Desai makes long-awaited return
Canada· 2025-07-30
Jonathan Buckley wrote One Boat, a novel about grief and human connectivity.
‘alive with great characters and narrative surprises’ says chair of judges Roddy Doyle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
Buckley’s 13th novel One Boat is the slimmest title on the list.
Most global Booker prize longlist in a decade features Kiran Desai and Tash Aw | Booker prize
United Kingdom· 2025-07-29Jonathan Buckley congratulated Reform and Farage, calling it refreshing to see their policies resonate with voters.
Nigel Farage – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Jonathan Buckley is an Assembly member who was photographed celebrating Irishness while with US president Donald Trump.
At home the DUP spurns Irishness, but when abroad it embraces it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
