Longford councillor becomes first black woman to be elected mayor in Ireland

Longford Mayor Uruemu Adejinmi. Picture: Joe Akude

Fianna Fáil councillor Uruemu Adejinmi has become the first black woman to be elected as a mayor in Ireland.

Ms Adejinmi has been elected as cathaoirleach of the Longford Municipal District, where she currently sits as leas cathaoirleach.