Cllr Barry Gallagher elected Cathaoirleach of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District

By Philip Rooney, The Sligo Champion

At Monday’s AGM of the Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District Cllr Barry Gallagher was elected as Cathaoirleach for the next 12 months. Cllr Gallagher succeeds Cllr Michael Clarke in the role.

Cllr Gallagher was proposed for the position of Cathaoirleach by Cllr Paul Taylor and seconded by Cllr Liam Brennan.

Tourlestrane’s Cllr Gallagher was elected to the Council for the first time in 2024 when he secured his seat after the twelfth count.

Since being elected to the Council he has been vocal on many issues concerning the south Sligo area including advancing the upgrade of the N17 and securing more affordable motor insurance for younger drivers.

Cathaoirleach of the Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District Cllr Barry Gallagher is pictured with fellow Councillors and Sligo County Council officials in County Hall

Cllr Paul Taylor was elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach for the Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District for the coming year.

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