FORMER Scottish National Party leader and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (55) will deliver a keynote lecture in Ireland next week. The longest-serving First Minister of Scotland, Ms Sturgeon was a defining figure in modern Scottish and UK politics. Upon becoming leader of the Scottish National Party she led the party to the greatest electoral strength in its history. Ms Sturgeon will deliver the 26th annual Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture at University College Cork (UCC). UCC Department of Government official Dr Aodh Quinlivan said it was an honour to have Ms Sturgeon deliver the address.

Source: Irish Independent March 06, 2026 21:12 UTC