A man who died in an accident while exploring near the Gobbins coastal cliff walk in Islandmagee has been described as one of life s characters .
71-year-old Alan Hope is thought to have been walking in the area before losing his footing and falling.
Mr Hope is believed to have been reported missing on Sunday. Police later confirmed that his body was recovered from the sea by the Coastguard.
A keen golfer, Whitehead Golf Club paid tribute to the man affectionately known as Hoper , saying he loved to play cards, he loved a drink, he loved to socialise and added boy, did he love to dance .
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