Fine Gaels Fergal Browne is to be the first Cathaoirleach of the new Carlow county council.
It will be his first time in the Chair although he has served as Leas- Cathaoirleach previously.
The councils AGM is getting underway now with the 18 members set to sit down together for the very first time.
In Kilkenny meanwhile it’s fully expected that Fianna Fail and Fine Gael will strike a historic deal to control Kilkenny county council as members sit for the AGM this afternoon.
Its been confirmed to KCLR news that a deal has been agreed in principle ahead of this afternoons first gathering.
The 24 elected members of Kilkenny county council will meet to select a Cathaoirleach for the year ahead – thats likely to be a Fianna Fail Councillor given that they have the edge when it comes to numbers with 10 Councillors returned in last months poll.
For County Manager Joe Crockett it will be his very last AGM – he confirmed to KCLR news yesterday that he will be retiring at the end of June.
