Mayor Cllr Grace Uí Niallais
Grace Uí Niallais, is a mum of three and married to local Derry man, Aidan Nelis.
Originally from Randalstown and past pupil of St Louis Grammar School, and Queen’s University, Grace has lived and worked in Derry for the past 20 years.
A Gaeilgeoir, Grace has raised their three children as bilinguals, sending them to the local Gaelscoil.
Grace worked as a manager in Primark for many years before moving into the community sector, working as a Business Development Officer at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin and most recently working at St Columb’s Park House as their Heritage Officer.
Grace has been a Councillor in the Foyleside DEA since the 2023 elections and lives in the Foyleside area.
Grace was co-chair of the North West Community Wealth Building Partnership, a board member of Visit Derry and is a Governor for Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir.
Grace is an advocate for the Irish language and culture and has a keen interest in local history and built heritage.
