The Annual Meetings of Kerry’s Municipal Districts took place this morning at Áras an Chontae, where new Cathaoirligh and Leas-Cathaoirligh were elected to lead the five districts for the coming year.
In Tralee, Labour Councillor Terry O’Brien was elected Mayor, succeeding Cllr. Mikey Sheehy. His nomination was seconded by Cllr. Anne O’Sullivan. Fine Gael’s Cllr. Angie Baily was elected Leas Cathaoirleach.
In Listowel, Fianna Fáil’s Cllr. Michael Leane was elected Cathaoirleach, with Fine Gael’s Cllr. Aoife Kennelly chosen as Leas Cathaoirleach.
In the Killarney Municipal District, Independent Cllr. Martin Grady was elected Cathaoirleach. Cllr. John O’Donoghue of the Kerry Independent Alliance was elected as Leas Cathaoirleach.
In Castleisland/Corca Dhuibhne, Fine Gael’s Cllr. Bobby O’Connell was elected Cathaoirleach, with fellow party member Cllr. Tommy Griffin elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach.
In Kenmare, Fianna Fáil’s Cllr. Norma Moriarty was elected Cathaoirleach, while Independent Cllr. Dan McCarthy was elected Leas-Cathaoirleach.
The newly elected representatives will now lead their districts in guiding community development and local policy throughout the coming year. photos by Domnick Walsh
