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Number of new faces as County Council holds first meeting of new five year term

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Number of new faces as County Council holds first meeting of new five year term

There were a number of brand new faces at County Hall today for the first meeting of the new County Council.

Of the 39 councillors, there were 8 newcomers - as well as returning councillors Shaun Cunniffe from Tuam, and Peter Feeney from Athenry.

Albert Dolan was elected Cathaoirleach of County Galway - the youngest ever - while newcomer Ollie Turner was elected Leas Cathaoirleach.

The new faces are Michael Leinde and Mairtin Lee in Connemara, Louis O Hara, Cillian Keane and Tomas Grealish in Athenry Oranmore, Ollie Turner in Tuam, Paul Killilea in Gort/Kinvara, and Alan Harney in Ballinasloe.

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After the meeting they shared their thoughts on today and the work that lies ahead.

Tomas Grealish had to attend another meeting, and spoke by phone afterwards.

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