Sinn Féin MLA Michelle O'Neill has announced Cathal McLaughlin as the new North Antrim councillor on the Causeway Coast and Glens Council.
Ms O'Neill made the announcement at a Selection Convention in the area tonight.
Speaking at the Convention Mr McLaughlin said:
"It is a honour to be selected to represent the people of North Antrim as a councillor.
"I will aim to build on the good work of Philip McGuigan and work for the people of North Antrim and across the constituency."