Minutes 2025

Minutes of The Annual General Meeting of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District Held on Friday 20th June 2025 At 09.30am in The Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.


COUNCILLORS PRESENT:

  • Councillor Marie Casserly
  • Councillor Dónal Gilroy
  • Councillor Thomas Healy
  • Councillor Edel McSharry
  • Councillor Thomas Walsh

 

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Mr. Jim Molloy, Director of Services
  • Ms. Sarah McNamara, Staff Officer
  • Ms. Karen McMahon, IT Support

 

CATHAOIRLEACH:

Cathaoirleach, Councillor Donal Gilroy, presided. The Cathaoirleach welcomed all present to the meeting and thanked members for their support over the past year which was a difficult one for him personally due to the passing of his late Mother, Mary. RIP.  Councillor Gilroy noted his highlight was the meeting with Minister Dara O’Brien TD Minister for Transport and noted his disappointment in relation to the Chain of Office for the MD which was rarely used during his term.

Members thanked and congratulated Councillor Gilroy for his hard work and his fairness to each member and over the past year as Cathaoirleach of the Municipal District.  Mr. J. Molloy, on behalf of the Executive and staff, thanked Councillor D. Gilroy for the well ran meetings and work that was achieved throughout the year in the Municipal District area.

 

1. TO ELECT A CATHAOIRLEACH:

Proposed by Councillor E. McSharry
Seconded by Councillor T. Walsh

AND AGREED

“To elect Councillor Marie Casserly as Cathaoirleach of the Sligo – Drumcliff Municipal District”

As there were no other nominations, Councillor Marie Casserly was elected Cathaoirleach of the Sligo – Drumcliff Municipal District.

Councillor M. Casserly then assumed the Chair and expressed her honour at being elected to the position of Cathaoirleach for the forthcoming year.   She thanked her proposer and seconder and the outgoing Cathaoirleach and members for their support.  Councillor M. Casserly  acknowledged the support of her family, some of whom were present in the Chamber.

 

2.  TO ELECT A LEAS CHATHAOIRLEACH:

Proposed by Councillor D. Gilroy
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED:

“That Councillor Edel McSharry be elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District.”

Members congratulated Councillor McSharry on being elected Leas- Cathaoirleach of the Sligo – Drumcliff MD area.  Councillor McSharry acknowledged it was a proud day for her and she looks forward to working with the Cathaoirleach for a positive year ahead.

 

3. TO SET A DATE FOR THE NEXT SLIGO-DRUMCLIFF MD MEETING:

The next MD meeting was scheduled for Monday 14th July at 9.30am in the Council Chamber.

 

The business of the meeting concluded at 10.10am.


Meeting Date 20/06/2025