Frank Kearney elected as new Chair of Oranmore/Athenry District

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Fine Gael councillor Frank Kearney has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Athenry/Oranmore Municipal District.

He will take over the role for the coming year from outgoing Chair councillor Malachy Noone after being proposed by Fine Gael councillor Peter Feeney.

Fianna Fail councillor Martina Kinane has been elected as Vice-Chair.

The new Cathaoirleach paid tribute to councillor Noone’s term as Chair stating he led from the front and led by example.

Tune in to Galway Bay fm news at 12 to hear from the new Cathaoirleach Frank Kearney.