History Made at Louth County Council as Two Female Councillors Hold Top Posts

History was made at County Hall on Monday, June 19th as two female councillors were elected as Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council.

Cllr. Paula Butterly was elected as the new Cathaoirleach at the annual meeting of Louth County Council.  She was presented with the chains of office for the coming year by outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr. Conor Keelan, and is only the third woman to take the chair.

Cllr. Andrea McKevitt was elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach, making it an historic first at Louth County Council, with two women holding the top posts.

Women are also taking a lead role across the Municipal Districts, with Cllr. Eileen Tully recently elected as Mayor of Drogheda Borough Council, and Cllr. Dolores Minogue the new Cathaoirleach at Ardee Municipal District.

Earlier this month Cllr. Sean Kelly was elected Cathaoirleach of Dundalk Municipal District, with Cllr. John Reilly the new Leas-Cathaoirleach.

Cllr. Kevin Callan was elected Deputy Mayor of Drogheda Borough District, with Cllr. John Sheridan taking on the role a Leas-Cathaoirleach at Ardee Municipal District.

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