By Dan Walsh
Fianna Fáil’s Cllr Garry Laffan is the new Mayor of Wexford replacing Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh at the annual general meeting held in the County Chamber on Monday. The position of Deputy Mayor goes to Cllr Raymond Shannon.
It is Cllr Laffan’s second occasion to wear the Mayoral robes, and he was a popular choice and warmly congratulated by fellow members and officials. He was Mayor of Wexford for the first time in 2021.
First elected to Wexford Borough Council and Wexford County Council in 2019, Cllr Laffan was a member of Wexford’s All-Ireland hurling champions team of 1996. He has been described as “the only rural voice” on the Borough Council!
Mayor Laffan said: “I am privileged and honoured to have been elected by my peers and colleagues from Wexford Borough District Council. I’d like to congratulate Cllr Catherine Walsh on her successful term as Mayor and Cllr Raymond Shannon on being elected Deputy Mayor for the coming term. I look forward to working with all communities throughout Wexford District and beyond and representing the Office of Mayor to the best of my ability.”
Deputy Mayor, Cllr Raymond Shannon said; “I was so honoured and privileged to be selected by my fellow councillors as Deputy Mayor of Wexford. A roll I will do with all my heart and passion with all the love I have Wexford.
“I look forward to working with the new Mayor Cllr Garry Laffan and wish him the very best for the year ahead, added Cllr Shannon.
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