A new Cathaoirleach of Galway County was elected this afternoon.
The new Cathaoirleach is Athenry/Oranmore councillor David Collins from Turloughmore
It’s the first time that the Fine Gael councillor has taken the helm of the authority.
Fianna Fáil’s Headford based councillor Mary Hoade is the new Leas-Cathaoirleach of the county.