A Cavan native has been elected as the new Lord Mayor of Dublin
Ray McAdam of Fine Gael, who hails originally from the Breffni County and grew up in Co.Fermanagh, was elected to the position last night and is the 358th person to hold the office. One of his first official acts was to announce the establishment of a Lord Mayor's commission to transform the city centre. Cllr McAdam studied philosophy and political science in Trinity College, and was elected to Dublin City Council at the age of 25.
The new Lord Mayor of Dublin says the theme of his year in charge will be 'Celebrating Dublin'.
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Councillor McAdam says he will work to make Dublin a city that inspires pride in its citizens:
