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Reaction to Mid and East Antrim Council's "No McGuinness Book of Condolence"

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Friday, 24 March 2017 08:49

the late Martin McGuinness

by Roger Donnelly

Mid and East Antrim Council decision no to open Martin McGuinness books of condolence is being seen by republicans as a snub.

It's in contrast to another mainly unionist council, Causeway Coast and Glens Council who have opened commemoration books for the former deputy first minister and ex-IRA commander.

SDLP Councillor Declan O'Loan has defended Council's move:

Sinn Féin will ask Mid and East Antrim Council's Chief Executive regarding the omission' on Monday.

Here's the party's North Antrim MLA, Phillip McGuigan:

 

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