Council To Elect New Cathaoirleach Today

Clare County Council is set to elect a new Cathaoirleach at its AGM today.

Kilmaley Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom McNamara is expected to receive the honour, with Fine Gael’s Pat Burke from Whitegate as the new Leas-Cathaoirleach.

It follows yesterday’s election of a new Mayor of Ennis – Fine Gael’s Paul Murphy has taken over from Independent Councillor Ann Norton, who will remain on as his deputy.

CONTINUE READING BELOW

Mayor Murphy says he’s looking forward to the year ahead:

And you can hear more on today’s Morning Focus from 9am.