Clare's Sinn Fein Councillor has hailed Martin McGuinness as a man who played a huge role in brokering peace in the North.
Clare's Sinn Fein Councillor has hailed Martin McGuinness as a man who played a huge role in brokering peace in the North.
It's after the former Deputy First Minister announced he's to leave front line politics due to ill health, with his successor in the party to be announced next week.
Shannon Sinn Fein Councillor Mike McKee says Mr McGuinness showed a willingness to change that proved crucial in bringing stability to the Six Counties.
Meanwhile, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has warmly welcomed Ian Paisley Junior's tribute to Martin McGuinness.
The iconic unionist son said "thank you" to Mr McGuinness – who he said "saved lives" and "made countless lives better".
Gerry Adams says Mr Paisley's comments were a positive step in 'openness' and 'honesty':
