Monaghan County Council is delighted to announce the election of Cllr PJ O’Hanlon as Cathaoirleach following today’s Annual General Meeting.
First elected as a public representative in 2004, Cllr O’Hanlon representing Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District brings decades of experience, strong leadership, and deep community roots to the role. In his address, he reaffirmed his commitment to fairness, collaboration and working to a common goal.
Cllr O’Hanlon outlined his priorities including Housing provision, attracting new businesses, revitalising town centres and rural development – all with the aim of building thriving local towns, villages and communities across County Monaghan.
“It’s a great honour to be elected Cathaoirleach and for allowing me the opportunity to chair Monaghan County Council. Every member in this chamber has one common goal – delivering for the people of Monaghan. I look forward to representing the people of Co. Monaghan and working to ensure our county is a great place to live, work and visit.”
We also welcome the election of Councillor Richard Truell as Leas-Chathaoirleach, and extend our gratitude to outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Gibbons and Leas-Chathaoirleach Cllr Peter Conlon for their outstanding service over the past year.