by Gráinne Connolly
Local councillors have taken to social media to express their shock and sympathy for those affected in the Manchester bombing.
The incident claimed the lives of 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert; one being as young as eight years old.
West Tyrone's Sinn Fein MLA Declan McAleer passed on his thoughts and prayers:
Been in #manchester many times. Warm people & this is shining through in their acts of solidarity at this awful time. Thoughts & prayers 🙏🏻
— Declan Mc Aleer MLA (@mc_mla) 23 May 2017
Fermanagh South Tyrone's UUP MLA Rosemary Barton was shocked by the bombing:
Horrified to learn of this barbaric deed in Manchester. Thoughts and prayers are with families of those dead and injured.#manchesterattack
— Rosemary Barton (@RosemaryBarton1) 23 May 2017
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