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Election of Cathaoirleach In accordance with Section 22(c) and Part V of the Local Government Reform Act, 2014 to elect the Cathaoirleach of the Athlone Municipal District to hold office until his/her successor shall have been appointed in accordance with law.
Minutes: Cllr John Keogh welcomed everyone to the AGM of Athlone Municipal District. He thanked his fellow Members and the Staff of Roscommon County Council for their support and co-operation over his term in office and extended best wishes to the incoming Cathaoirleach for the forthcoming year.
Cllr J Keogh invited proposals for the election of the Cathaoirleach.
It was Proposed by: Cllr. V Duffy Seconded by: Cllr. L Fallon
That Cllr Domnick Connolly be elected as Cathaoirleach of Athlone Municipal District.
As there were no other nominations for the position of Cathaoirleach it was deemed that Cllr Domnick Connolly be elected Cathaoirleach of the Athlone MD, to hold office until his successor is appointed in accordance with the law.
Cllr. D Connolly thanked his proposer and seconder and fellow councillors for their support and is looking forward to working with all the Members and staff of Roscommon County Council in the forthcoming year.
The Members and Director of Services extended their congratulations to Cllr D Connolly on his election as Cathaoirleach and wished him well in the forthcoming year.
Members also thanked Cllr J Keogh for the excellent job he had done during his term as Cathaoirleach.
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Election of Leas-Cathaoirleach In accordance with Section 22(c) and Part V of the Local Government Reform Act, 2014 to elect the Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Athlone Municipal District to hold office until his/her successor shall have been appointed in accordance with law.
Minutes: Cllr. D Connolly sought nominations for the position of Leas-Cathaoirleach.
It was Proposed by: Cllr. L Fallon Seconded by: Cllr. V Duffy
That Cllr. Emer Kelly be elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach of Athlone MD.
As there were no other nominations for the position of Leas-Cathaoirleach it was deemed that Cllr. E Kelly be elected to hold office until her successor is appointed in accordance with the law.
Cllr. E Kelly thanked her proposer and seconder and fellow Councillors for her nomination and is looking forward to working with all the Members in the coming year.
Members and Director of Services extended their congratulations to Cllr. E Kelly on her election as Leas-Cathaoirleach and wished her well for the forthcoming year.
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Date of Meetings To fix dates on which the Municipal District Meetings will be held within the period to 31st May, 2026(Provisional list of dates attached).
Minutes: On the Proposal of: Cllr. J Keogh Seconded by: Cllr E Kelly
It was AGREED to adopt the following dates for Athlone MD Meetings for 2025/2026.
22nd July, 2025 (Municipal)
16th September 2025 (Municipal)
18th November, 2025 (Municipal)
20th January, 2026 (Municipal)
24th March, 2026 (municipal)
19th May, 2026 (Municipal)
(AGM Municipal District) TBC June, 2026.
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