Mon, 26 Jun, 2023 - 20:07

Councillor Daithí de Róiste elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin

Cllr de Róiste will succeed Cllr Caroline Conroy
Councillor Daithí de Róiste elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin

Muireann Duffy

Fianna Fáil Councillor Daithí de Róiste has been elected as the new Lord Mayor of Dublin following a vote at Dublin City Council's annual meeting on Monday evening.

Cllr de Róiste will become the city's 355th Lord Mayor, succeeding the Green Party's Caroline Conroy.

Cllr de Róiste was elected to the council in 2014, aged 26, representing the Ballyfermot/Drimnagh area.

Claire O'Connor (FF) was elected Deputy Lord Mayor, taking over from Darcy Lonergan (Green Party).

more fianna fail articles

Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count
Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate
Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection

More in this section

Over 500 people donated ther bodies to science in last five years Over 500 people donated ther bodies to science in last five years
Donaldson abuse not reported as it would ‘destroy reputation’, trial told Donaldson abuse not reported as it would ‘destroy reputation’, trial told
Katie Taylor to face Flora Pili in Croke Park on September 5th Katie Taylor to face Flora Pili in Croke Park on September 5th
DublinDublin city councilLord MayorBallyfermotfianna failDrimnaghDaithí de Róiste
13-year-old cautioned for driving without licence

13-year-old cautioned for driving without licence

READ NOW

Sponsored Content

Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience
Aimee Connolly’s content room is pretty in pink Aimee Connolly’s content room is pretty in pink
Gas Networks Ireland, committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity Gas Networks Ireland, committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity

Latest

EL car logoThe Echo logo
The Echo paper

DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME FOR FREE

FREE HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

The Echo paper
SIGN UP TODAY
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more