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Alliance party leader Neeson was a voice for the people
Western Daily Press
|June 21, 2025
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of former Alliance Party leader Sean Neeson at the age of 79.
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Current party leader Naomi Long said Mr Neeson had been a dedicated public servant.
Mr Neeson was first elected to Carrickfergus Borough Council in 1977 and later served as mayor.
Later he became an East Antrim MLA and served as Alliance leader between 1998 and 2001.
"My thoughts and prayers today are with Sean's family and friends," said Ms Long.
She added: "But today, Alliance has also lost a part of our history.
"Sean showed leadership at a time when the party needed it, and we will always be grateful to him for that.
This story is from the June 21, 2025 edition of Western Daily Press.
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