Fianna Fáil councillor Breandán Fitzgerald has been elected the new Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council.
The new-look council is meeting for the first-time at Áras an Chontae this afternoon, where the new Mayor of Kerry was chosen.
Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald was elected Cathaoirleach by a single vote, after Independent councillor Brendan Cronin was also proposed for the role.
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Cathaoirleach Breandán Fitzgerald paid tribute to his late father Tom, who was a member of Kerry County Council and Seanad Éireann.
The newly elected Mayor addressed the council as Gaeilge, saying it was a special day and he was very grateful to take on the role.
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