Fianna Fáil councillor elected mayor of Limerick after death of colleague Jerry O'Dea

Francis Foley was elected following the sudden death of Jerry O'Dea, who was due to take up the position

Fianna Fáil councillor Francis Foley has been elected Mayor of Limerick City and County Council. Picture: Brian Arthur

Francis Foley has been elected as Mayor of Limerick City and County Council today as Fine Gael councillor Daniel Butler steps down as part of a power-sharing pact.

The Fianna Fáil councillor from Abbeyfeale was the only nominee for the position, which would have been filled last week by his party colleague, before being elected.