Jim Nicholson: Seamus Mallon was a no nonsense opponent but there was no personal animosity
I knew Seamus Mallon for decades having served on the old Armagh Council with him and then in later years as an opponent at Westminster constituency level. Seamus was always a tough, no nonsense opponent and whilst we had many political disagreements, we never let personal animosity come between us.
When he and I were on council together or vying for the Westminster seat, they were dark days in Northern Ireland.
Throughout he was a very strong advocate for nationalists, but I do believe that he thought deeply about the future and how nationalists and unionists could live peacefully together.
I offer my deepest sympathies to Seamus’s family and many friends who will be feeling particular loss at this time.