Limerick businesswoman Helen O'Donnell puts name forward for its first elected mayor

Ms O'Donnell pledged to 'fast-track the economic regeneration of Limerick City and County'

Helen O'Donnell is a former honorary national secretary of Fine Gael with almost 30 years experience 'running one of Limerick’s best-loved institutions' — the Hunt Café at the Hunt Museum, and Dolmen Catering. File picture: Brian Gavin/ Press 22

Limerick businesswoman Helen O’Donnell has put her name forward for the city's inaugural directly elected mayor’s election, which will be held in June.

The widow of former Fine Gael Minister and MEP Tom O’Donnell has launched her independent bid for the role, which will carry an annual salary of €152,000.