By Dan Walsh
Boolavogue-born Cllr Pip Breen is the new Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council following the annual general meeting held in the Chamber at Gorey Civic Buildings last Tuesday.
Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Breen said his priorities for the coming year includes the completion of the footpath from Gorey to Courtown, the renovation of the Market House, progressing projects on Esmonde Street and pursuing fair play for funding and projects in the district.
Cllr Breen was first elected as a Fianna Fáil councillor in 2014 and twice previously held the position of Cathaoirleach in 2016-2017 and 2021-2022 and during the latter period also served as Cathaoirleach of the Southern Regional Assembly. He is also the current Chair of AIR (Association of Irish Regions).
The post of Leas-Chathaoirleach goes to Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin of Sinn Féin who was first elected as a public representative in 2014.
On social media, Cllr Ó Súilleabháin posted; “It is a great honour to have been appointed as Leas-Chathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. I will do my utmost to be a Vice-Chair for all the people of this large district in the year ahead. Lots of local projects I want to see progressed this year.”
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