September 30, 2023

Unbiased Councillor Kevin Bradley has been elected as the brand new Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District.

The businessman mentioned it was an honour to tackle the function of Letterkenny’s first citizen.

“It’s an honour to be right here at this time as a proud Letterkenny man,” Cllr Bradley instructed this night’s AGM.

Cllr Bradley was joined by a big staff of supportive members of the family and employees from Highland Bakery for the big day.

“It’s going to be a superb 12 months forward of us please God,” Cllr Bradley mentioned.

He mentioned he seemed ahead to engaged on fascinating initiatives, significantly in housing and the development of social housing initiatives within the district.

Cllr Bradley was elected to his first time period on Donegal County Council in Might 2019.

He’ll now function the chair of Municipal District conferences and signify the world at a nationwide and certainly worldwide stage.

“I’m trying ahead to working with all people and doing my greatest for Letterkenny,” he mentioned.

He additionally took a second to recollect two much-loved individuals who he misplaced lately – his mom Josephine and an expensive good friend, the late Manus Kelly.

Cllr Bradley mentioned he would have a tough act to observe as he takes over the function of Cathaoirleach from Fianna Fáil Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly.

In his outgoing speech, Cllr Kelly mentioned he was delighted that a lot of the targets he wished to attain as Mayor have been achieved and progressed up to now 12 months.

Cllr Kelly mentioned: “To say I loved the 12 months is an understatement, it was an amazing expertise and an amazing honour to hold the chain for the 12 months.

“I need to thank the individuals of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District for his or her assist.

“I hope I made my staff, household and my colleagues proud.”

Unbiased Cllr Pauric McGarvey was elected as Deputy Mayor for 2023-2024.

Cllr McGarvey was co-opted to Donegal County Council in February following the retirement of his uncle, Ian.

Cllr McGarvey mentioned: “I’m delighted to take up the function within the seat of my uncle Ian, I’ll be delighted to assist you (Kevin) for the 12 months forward.”

Proud Letterkenny man Kevin Bradley elected Mayor of his hometown was final modified: June 14th, 2023 by Rachel McLaughlin