His appointment follows the resignation of Cllr Noel Heavey.
The Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District has appointed Cllr Paddy Curran as Cathaoirleach.
His appointment follows the resignation of Cllr Noel Heavey, who recently told KFM that he was saddened to be leaving the role.
He had given Kildare County Council an undertaking in July that he would serve as Cathaoirleach for a six-month period.

Backlash As Government Eyes Fewer On-Campus Days For Students Amid Accommodation Strain
Tributes Being Paid To Naas Couple Who Died In Waterford Road Traffic Collision
Minister Heydon 'Considering' Some Proposals From The IFA, As Protests Continue For Resignation Of Bord Bia Chair
Searches To Resume This Morning On River Barrow After Person Reported Entering Water In Athy
Seven Killed In Deadliest Day On Irish Roads In Nearly A Decade - Baltinglass Man Urges Tougher Penalties
Ireland Blind At Sea As Navy Lacks Sub-Surface Capability, Says Former Kildare TD
Kfm Obituary Notices (Sunday)
Forensic Tests Planned After Axle Discovery In Dullard And Jacobs Probe