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Councillor Sean Ryan has been elected as Cathaoirleach of the Thurles-Templemore Municipal District.
The Littleton councillor was nominated by Cllr Michael Smith and seconded by Cllr Seamus Hanafin.
Cllr Ryan said he was honoured to be elected.
He said he intends to progress projects like the Littleton Labyrinth, the Templemore town hall and the Roscrea town plan.
He also said he hopes to inspire young people in politics and support the development of housing in the district.
“I’m sure this will be a great year for our district,” said Cllr Ryan.
Tipperary County Council Chief Executive Joe MacGrath congratulated Cllr Ryan and wished him the very best in the coming year.
Cllr Noel Coonan said he was sure all of Littleton was very proud of their councillor.
Mr MacGrath and the elected members also congratulated Cllr Shane Lee, who was elected as Leas Cathaoirleach.
Achievements
Councillors also paid tribute to outgoing councillor Peggy Ryan.
The elected members said that Cllr Ryan had been extremely hard working and praised her contribution, especially as a new councillor. Cllr Ryan took over her brother’s seat in 2022.
She was elected as Cathaoirleach just six months later, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
Outgoing Leas Cathaoirleach Noel Coonan said she was a pleasure to work with.
“She did an excellent job, and it was my pleasure to work with her as Leas Cathaoirleach.
“I was exhausted by the work she put in,” said Cllr Coonan.
Cllr Michael Smith said Cllr Ryan was a fair and competent Cathaoirleach.
“You should be proud of what you achieved this year,” said Cllr Smith.
Cllr Sean Ryan thanked Cllr Ryan for her work in the Cathaoirleach seat and praised her contribution to the council.
“She has done herself, her colleagues and her family proud,” said Cllr Ryan.
For her part, Cllr Ryan said it was a fantastic opportunity to be Cathaoirleach this year.
She praised the functioning of the district council and said that her colleagues act in the best interests of their communities and never in “empty vessel politics”.
Full Caption: Top row (left to right): Cllrs Seamus Hanafin, Michéal Lowry, Noel Coonan, Michael Smith and Jim Ryan. Bottom row (left to right): Cllrs Peggy Ryan, Sean Ryan and Shane Lee
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