A Cavan-born man has become the 358th Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Councillor Ray McAdam was born in Co Cavan and raised in Co Fermanagh.
He received the backing of 34 of the 63 city councillors, becoming the third Fine Gael politician in a row to hold the position in what is a first for the party.
He was elected to Dublin City Council in 2009 at the age of 25, becoming the first Fine Gael representative in the north inner city in more than two decades.
He has retained his seat in each election since, topping the poll last year.
Speaking to Northern Sound Ray McAdam explained his family history in County Cavan.
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