O'Neill

O'Neill ward covers the northern residential and rural outskirts of Newtownabbey, bordering County Antrim. The area includes the neighbourhoods of Glengormley and Mallusk, with housing ranging from compact terraces to larger detached homes. The landscape transitions into open farmland and small woodland patches towards the north and west. Key transport routes like the M2 motorway and A6 road pass through, connecting the ward to Belfast and wider Northern Ireland.

The ward is named for local nationalist political figure Paddy O'Neill. A specific local landmark is the large, distinctive water tower situated at the Collinward Road, a prominent feature on the skyline. Daily life centres around local shopping parades in Glengormley and community facilities like Valley Park. The area also contains several business and industrial parks in Mallusk, providing local employment alongside the predominantly residential character.