Councillor Ken Murnane elected to position of Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council
Cllr Murnane takes over from Cllr Fergal Browne, with Cllr Daniel Pender elected as Leas Cathaoirleach
At the most recent Annual General Meeting of the Carlow County Council, Councillors elected Fianna Fáil Councillor Ken Murnane as the new Cathaoirleach of the Council for the upcoming year.
Cllr Murnane takes over from the outgoing Cathaoirleach Fergal Browne.
Cllr Daniel Pender was also elected to the position of Leas Cathaoirleach of the Council.
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Cllr Murnane was proposed as the Cathaoirleach by fellow Fianna Fáil Councillor Fintan Phelan, during the nomination Cllr Phelan said that Cllr Murnane "works tirelessly" for the people of Carlow and it is a "proud day for the Murnane family."
Cllr Andrea Dalton seconded the nomination saying Cllr Murnane was a "great friend" and "puts his heart and soul into his work."
Speaking following his nomination, Councillor Murnane said it was "an honour for me and my family" and that the "future is bright for Carlow."
He also noted that "We(Carlow) are so lucky to have two TDs in the County."
Following his nomination Cllr Brian O’Donoghue said when Cllr Murnane arrived on the Council in 2016 he was "very nervous" but they "bonded on tour in Arizona."
He also described Councillor Murnane as "you are what you say on the tin."
His sister, Minister Jennifer Murnane O'Connor posted on social media and said:
"A big day today for our Fianna Fáil Councillors -
Cllr Ken Murnane the new Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council & Cllr Daniel Pender Chairman of Municipal District of Muinebheag.
A big achievement also today for Cllr John Pender who is serving 40 years as an elective member of Carlow County Council.
As a family representing Carlow for over 50 years, it is a proud day for my brother Cllr Ken Murnane to serve Carlow as Cathaoirleach for the coming year. "