Number of new faces as County Council holds first meeting of new five year term

There were a number of brand new faces at County Hall today for the first meeting of the new County Council.

Of the 39 councillors, there were 7 newcomers - as well as returning councillors Shaun Cunniffe from Tuam, and Peter Feeney from Athenry.

The new faces are Michael Landa and Mairtin Lee in Connemara, Louis O Hara, Cillian Keane and Tomas Grealish in Athenry Oranmore, Paul Killilea in Gort/Kinvara, and Alan Harney in Ballinasloe.

After the meeting they shared their thoughts on today and the work that lies ahead.