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Cathaoirleach

Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council

Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council 2026-27, Councillor Carmel Brady pictured with her fellow councillors and members of the senior management team
Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council 2026-27, Councillor Carmel Brady pictured with her fellow councillors and members of the senior management team

Office of Cathaoirleach

The Cathaoirleach is the first citizen of the county. Each year at the local authority's Annual General Meeting, the councillors elect one of their colleagues to carry out this role.

In accordance with Section 31 of the Local Government Act (2001), the Cathaoirleach takes precedence at all meetings of the local authority and all proceedings of the elected council, and has a range of other official and ceremonial functions, including hosting civic receptions and representing the council and the people of Cavan at home and abroad.

Current Cathaoirleach

Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council 2026-27, Councillor Carmel Brady
Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council 2026-27, Councillor Carmel Brady

Fine Gael Councillor for the Bailieborough-Cootehill Municipal District, Cllr Carmel Brady, is the current Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council. The Cathaoirleach was elected at the local authority's Annual General Meeting held on 8th June, 2026.

The Leas-Chathaoirleach for 2026-'27 is Cllr Niall Smith.

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