Luke Meenehan will replace Conor Maskey as a Sinn Féin councillor for the Castle DEA (District Electoral Area) on Belfast City Council.
In a statement, outgoing councillor Conor Maskey said: “It’s a privilege to represent people on our party’s behalf. I also feel it is important to keep fresh in my activism and take on other roles within the party.
“I am immensely proud of our strides forward in North Belfast, including increasing our representation in Castle Ward at the last Council election.
“Luke Meenehan will be an outstanding Sinn Féin councillor in Castle and will have my guidance and support whenever he needs or wants it.
“I look forward to my next chapter in our party and forever doing all I can to assist meeting our strategic national objectives.”
Incoming councillor Luke Meenehan was chosen at a Sinn Féin selection convention in North Belfast on Wednesday.
The 51-year-old father of three is currently the chairperson of the Winifred Carney Cumann in Castle and has served on the boards of local community organisations in North Belfast.
“I want to pay tribute to Conor Maskey for the hard work he has done across the Castle area, working hard for the betterment of all local residents,” Councillor Meenehan said.
“As the incoming councillor, I look forward to meeting residents groups and clubs, and working hard to deliver first-class council services for local communities alongside our Belfast City Council Sinn Féin team.”
You can view a list of all councillors on Belfast City Council here.
