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Connor Lynch

Paul Hunt: Northern Ireland businessman dies on holiday in Portugal

A Northern Irish businessman has died while on holiday in Portugal.

Paul Hunt, the executive chairman of Golf Holdings LTD, was found dead in the Algarve region while on holiday with his wife.

Golf Holdings owns off-licence chain Winemark along with a number of hospitality establishments.

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His family are currently in the process of bringing his body home to Northern Ireland.

Alliance MLA Connie Egan expressed her sadness at Paul's death saying: "Really sorry to hear Paul Hunt has died in tragic circumstances. I loved my first job working in Winemark and Paul was always very highly regarded.

"Thoughts are with his loved ones at this sad time."

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