By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy District Council Chamber
Cllr Aidan Browne (Fianna Fáil) who was first elected Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council in 2022 is the popular choice of fellow members and was presented with the chain of office by Cllr John O’Rourke (outgoing) at the General Meeting held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, this afternoon.
Cllr Browne was nominated for the chair by Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and seconded by Cllr Jackser Owens. There was no other nomination or dissenter, and Cllr Browne was duly elected and congratulated by all in the chamber.
Cllr Jackser Owens (Non-Party) is the new Leas-Cathaoirleach on the proposal of Cllr O’Rourke and seconded by Cllr Murphy. There were no other nomination and consequently Cllr Owens retains the position he was elected to in 2023.
Cllr Browne claimed the Council has been given a mandate to renew commitments and work for the benefit of all. “I want us to work together for the betterment of the town and district,” added Cllr Browne.
District Manager, Claire Lawless congratulated those who were re-elected, made special mention of Cllr Pat Kehoe, the new member to the chamber and said; “The officials are looking forward to working with you for the next five years.”
Director of Services, Carolyne Godkin, formally congratulated everyone and reiterated the positive desire; “looking forward to working with all of you going forward.”
Outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr John O’Rourke said he enjoyed working with everyone over the past year, congratulated Cllr Kehoe as the new member and acknowledged the contribution of Kathleen Codd-Nolan, who was a public representative for 20 years and recently retired.
All members contributed to endorsing the sentiments of the meeting and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. Newcomer Cllr Pat Kehoe in his maiden speech expressed his delight at being elected and promised to “do my best as a representative of the people.”
The Press were complimented for their coverage of Council events over the past five years, but there was a special ‘happy retirement’ message for popular Enniscorthy Guardian photographer, John Walsh, who has retired after long and dedicated service to the local media community.
ENNISCORTHY Municipal District (6 seats); Aidan Browne (Fianna Fáil); Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael): Pat Kehoe (Fine Gael); Barbara-Anne Murphy (Fianna Fáil); John O’Rourke (Non-Party) and Jackser Owens (Non-Party).
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