Belmullet businessman Padraic Conroy has been selected by Mayo County Council as their representative on Údaras na Gaeltachta.
The local publican and undertaker was selected unopposed at the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council on Monday last.
Cllr Sean Carey proposed Mr. Conroy, saying that he was the ideal candidate for the role given his performance in the position over the past two years.
The proposal was seconded by cllr Al McDonnell, and also received support from cllr Harry Barrett.