Fianna Fáil Councillor Daryl Barron Elected Lord Mayor of Dublin

Fianna Fáil councillor Daryl Barron has been elected as the 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin. He will assume the prestigious civic role after a vote by city councillors.

29 Jun, 18:19 — 29 Jun, 22:20

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Why this matters

The Lord Mayor of Dublin is the first citizen of the city, holding a largely ceremonial but significant role in representing Dublin both nationally and internationally. This election marks a new political leadership for the city's civic functions.

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Daryl Barron, a Fianna Fáil councillor, has been elected Lord Mayor of Dublin
He represents the Donaghmede area
His election is considered a significant honor

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Daryl Barron is a Fianna Fáil councillor

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Daryl Barron has been elected Lord Mayor of Dublin

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Daryl Barron is the 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin

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Daryl Barron's statement calling his election 'truly the greatest honour' of his life

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Daryl Barron has been a councillor for Donaghmede since 2019 and is his party's group leader on Dublin City Council

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Councillor Daryl Barron elected 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin

Fianna Fáil representative for Donnaghmede says election to first citizen ‘truly the greatest honour’ of his life

By Emmet Malone

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