Garda, firefighter and now world’s youngest mayor

Given the questionable standards highlighted in local politics in recent times, maybe Kildare has it right by appointing a seven-year-old boy as its first citizen.

Young Dylan Steele from Barrowhouse in Athy had the honour of being Ireland’s and, perhaps the world’s youngest ever mayor — even if it was just for a day.

Dylan suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a life threatening inherited disorder that involves rapidly worsening muscle weakness.