Books of condolence have opened to remember Co Meath councillor Damien O'Reilly.
The Fianna Fáil councillor died suddenly at the weekend aged 40.
Books of condolence opened this morning at Buvinda House in Navan, Dunshaughlin Civic Offices and Dunboyne Library.
In a joint statement issued at the weekend, the Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council Tommy Reilly and Chief Executive Fiona Lawless said that Mr O’Reilly was a "highly respected and valued member" of the council.
"He was very committed in his role as a councillor and provided an outstanding service to the citizens of County Meath," the statement said.
On Saturday, Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin led tributes following the news.
"I am very sorry to learn of the death of my friend, fellow party member and councillor, Damien O’Reilly," Mr Martin said.
"Damien, a native of Dunboyne, Co Meath, was first elected as a councillor in the Ratoath LEA, Co Meath in 2014.
"He was re-elected in 2019, taking the first seat, with nearly 2,200 votes. Damien was current Cathaoirleach of the Ratoath Municipal District."
He added: "I canvassed with Damien during the local election campaigns in 2014 and 2019 and also the Meath East by-election.
"Damien was deeply committed to his community and people, always seeking to improve their lives and continuously advocating for them. He had an extraordinary commitment to public life and his work ethic was phenomenal.
"On my own behalf, and on behalf of the Fianna Fáil organisation, I offer my deepest sympathy to Damien's partner, Lisa and daughter Carly, stepson Kyle, mother Phil, family and community."
