Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly has been elected the new Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District.
The Fianna Fail Councillor takes over the role for the first time from outgoing Cathaoirleach Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh.
Councillor Ciaran Brogan has been announced as Deputy Mayor.
Councillor Kelly says reducing housing waiting lists, the cost of living, Mica and spiralling costs in the agriculture sector will be on his agenda over the coming year.
He delivered a very emotional speech today, telling the Chamber; “It was such a proud day when I hoisted Manus on my shoulder in the Aura Leisure Centre the day he was elected. Little did I know that a month later I’d carry him on my shoulder again in very different circumstances”.
Cllr Kelly says today is bittersweet for him:
