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who is the mayor of carlow?

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  • 10-10-2012 3:12pm
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    tonyheaney
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    just want to check something guys, who is the mayor of carlow right now


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    byhookorbycrook
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    Does Carlow have a mayor?


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    Michael Weston
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    Is it Tom O Neill ?


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    Al Capwned
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    Michael Weston wrote: »
    Is it Tom O Neill ?

    He's caithaoirleach of the council - chairman.
    Dont think Carlow has a mayor.


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    Carlow2011
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    Carlow doesn't have a mayor but the chair of the Town Council is equivalent in any other town bar one that has a Lord Mayor. At present Eileen Brophy is the chair and Tom O'Neill is vice chair. Visitors from other countries would always address the chair of a Town Council/Borough Council as Mayor.


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    tonyheaney
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    Is it not Eileen brophy??? con some one confirm this please


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    slimjimmc
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    tonyheaney wrote: »
    Is it not Eileen brophy??? con some one confirm this please
    http://www.carlowpeople.ie/news/eileen-retakes-council-chair-after-31-years-3164275.html

    No Mayor in Carlow.


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    tonyheaney
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    so what is she if not mayor?


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    slimjimmc
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    tonyheaney wrote: »
    so what is she if not mayor?
    She's effectively mayor but afaik her official title is "Chairperson / Cathaoirleach" in accordance with Sect 31 of the Local Government Act.
    Councils can vote to use the alternative title of Mayor / Meara Bhaile as per Sect 31(4) but since I haven't seen that title used in years I guess Carlow Town Council has not done this.


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