Calls for title ‘Mayor of Killarney’ to be restored
A native of Ballymacelligott, Tralee, he defeated independent Cllr Donal Grady, Killarney, who had the support of fellow independents and Sinn Féin, on a 19-11 vote. FG Cllr Jim Finucane was elected vice-chairman.
New chairpersons for Kerry’s four municipal districts were also elected, with FF Cllr Thomas McEllistrim becoming mayor of Tralee. He defeated independent Cllr Sam Locke on a 6-2 vote.
