Outgoing South Longford Cathaoirleach Martin Skelly reflects on a busy year in office
Outgoing Ballymahon MD Cathaoirleach, Cllr Martin Skelly, spoke to the Longford Leader following the AGM of the Ballymahon MD
Independent Councillor Mark Casey has today been elected as the new chairperson of the Ballymahon Municipal District.
The new Cathaoirleach was proposed by Cllr Pat O’Toole and seconded jointly by Cllr’s Paul Ross and Sean Mimnagh.
Speaking following the election, outgoing Ballymahon MD Cathaoirleach Cllr Martin Skelly thanked everyone who had supported him during his time in office and offered his best wishes to the new chairman, Cllr Casey, whom he said would do “a fantastic job.”
Cllr Skelly also spoke of Cllr Mick Cahill who is currently absent from the council as he recovers from an injury. Acknowledging Cllr Cahill’s absence from the chamber, Cllr Skelly said the news with regard to his recovery was “very positive” and that he would be “back with us sooner than later.”
During the meeting, Legan’s Paul Ross was proposed for the position of Leas Cathaoirleach by Cllr Martin Skelly. This was seconded by Cllr Pat O’Toole.
Speaking to the Longford Leader , Outgoing South Longford Cathaoirleach Martin Skelly looked back over his last 12 months as Chairperson of the Ballymahon Municipal District
“Well, it was certainly a busy year,” he said, “I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed the interaction with the county council staff that were involved; I enjoyed the interaction with my fellow counsellors who in the main were supportive and certainly supportive to me, but weren't afraid to make their own points as regards to their own relative areas.”
Cllr Skelly added, “I'd like to think that things are starting to move, particularly in Ballymahon, but there are other projects in Lanesborough, Newtowncashel, Killashee, all of South Longford, Edgeworthstown, and it's so important that we continue the work that has been started.”
“I'm hoping that our new chairperson, Mark Casey will have the support that I had and will bring some of these projects to fruition, which is the most important thing for the people of South Longford.”
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