Brendan Mulroy elected to chair of West Mayo Municipal District

Fianna Fail Councillor Brendan Mulroy has been elected unopposed as cathaoirleach of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District.

He was installed in the position at this morning's annual general meeting of the authority, succeeded Councillor Peter Flynn in the role.

This year marks Councillor Mulroy's 27th involved in public life.

Independent Ireland Councillor Chris Maxwell was elected unopposed to the post of leas-chathaoirleach.

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