Longford #LE24: Celebrations as Cllr Peggy Nolan is elected on the first count in Longford municipal district
By David Power
Published 9th Jun 2024, 17:13 GMT
Updated 9th Jun 2024, 17:24 GMT
Fine Gael councillor Peggy Nolan is the first woman returned to Longford County Council after exceeding the quota on the first count in the Longford Local Electoral Area
Cllr Peggy Nolan is one of three councillors returned to Longford County Council on the first count, having exceeded the quota in the Longford Local Electoral Area.
The Fine Gael councillor celebrated with family, friends and supporters at the count centre in Edgeworthstown this afternoon.
Experienced Longford Municipal Distict Fine Gael councillor Peggy Nolan described this election 'as one of the most difficult elections ever in my 25 years involvement in local government'.
She added, "I couldn't read it any stage."
Cllr Nolan, who received 882 votes according to tallies on Saturday said she received a 'fabulous reception on doorsteps' and looked forward on re-election to being able to "fulfill the wishes of the people".