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Kildare County Council Appoints New Cathaoirleach And Leas-Chathaoirleach

Friday, 26 June 2026 16:51

By Hannah Kelly

Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Councillor Tim Durkan and Leas-Chathaoirleach, Councillor Tracey O’Dwyer. Photographer Credit: Celtic Photography

They will serve for one year, effective immediately

Elected members of Kildare County Council today appointed Councillor Tim Durkan (Fine Gael) and Councillor Tracey O’Dwyer (Fine Gael) as Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach of the County of Kildare respectively, at the annual meeting of the County Council which took place in the Council Chamber, Aras Chill Dara.

The new appointees will succeed the outgoing Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach Councillor Carmel Kelly (Fianna Fáil) and Councillor Veralouise Behan (Fianna Fáil), following their term.

Councillor Durkan and Councillor O’Dwyer were presented with the chain of office at today’s meeting and will serve as Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach for one year, effective immediately following today’s meeting.

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