Tributes have been paid to DUP councillor Paul Hamill, who has died.
It is understood that Mr Hamill passed away after contracting Covid-19.
He served on Antrim and Newtownabbey Council and was a former mayor.
The father-of-two died after a stint in hospital.
Following the tragic death of Councillor Paul Hamill, the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Billy Webb MBE JP has opened an online Book of Condolence and invites anyone who knew Paul to pay tribute to his memory.
To leave a message visit https://t.co/LUkZlQ1BQO pic.twitter.com/1HHjanpU2u
— Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council (@ANBorough) September 15, 2021
We are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our dear friend and colleague Councillor Paul Hamill.
Paul had the unique ability to bring out the best in everyone.
We will miss that infectious smile.
Tonight we hold his family in our hearts ♥️ pic.twitter.com/GJwRRURFJR
— Phillip Brett (@PhillipBrett21) September 14, 2021
Sadness across the political divide at death of ex-DUP Antrim & Newtownabbey Mayor Paul Hamill. A genuinely nice guy who tried to build bridges, including asking nationalist friends to help him learn some Irish. "I want to be mayor for everyone," he said.https://t.co/N4zX1Qsu6O
— Suzanne Breen (@SuzyJourno) September 14, 2021