The new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Cllr Gerry Hagan has vowed to work tirelessly to promote County Longford as well as delivering key projects over the course of his term.
The Fine Gael representative was elected to the role of Cathaoirleach at the council AGM which took place last Friday, June 19.
He replaces Cllr Garry Murtagh who held the role of Cathaoirleach for the past year.
Cllr Mark Casey was elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council for the year ahead following on from Cllr Niall Gannon’s term.
Cllr Hagan was joined in the council chamber by a large gathering of friends, family and supporters from Killoe and he noted that he looked forward to promoting County Longford over the year ahead.

1. Lanesboro Independent Cllr Mark Casey, the newly elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, is wished well by outgoing Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Niall Gannon
Lanesboro Independent Cllr Mark Casey, the newly elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, is wished well by outgoing Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Niall Gannon | Picture: Shelley Corcoran Photography Photo: Picture: Shelley Corcoran Photography

2. The new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan is pictured receiving the chain of office from the outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Garry Murtagh at the recent AGM.
Picture: Shelley Corcoran Photography

3. The new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan and the new Leas Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Mark Casey pictured at the recent AGM
Picture: Shelley Corcoran Photography

4. The new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan pictured with Senator Paraic Brady, Deputy Chief Executive of Longford County Council John Brannigan, Chief Executive of Longford County Council Paddy Mahon, Director of Services Barbara Heslin and Deputy Micheál Carrigy
Picture: Shelley Corcoran Photography

