NOEL McGeown was co-opted onto Craigavon Council at a special meeting on Monday night as a replacement for former Sinn Féin Councillor Michael Tallon, who stood down as a councillor due to family and personal commitments. Speaking after the brief meeting, the new councillor, who has been an active republican since 1971, paid tribute to Michael who had joined him in the public gallery as the council accepted the co-option. Free article