Fine Gael's Aidan Campbell has been elected Chair of Monaghan County Council.
The local authority met today to elect a new Cathaoirleach for the year ahead.
He takes over from Sinn Féin's Colm Carthy who was widely praised today for his work as Mayor during the pandemic.
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Independent Councillor Hugh McElvaney was elected Leas-Cathaoirleach, replacing Fine Gaels Richard Truell.
Councillor McElvaney is the longest serving Councillor in Monaghan, having first been elected almost 50 years ago.
