Cllr Maria Doyle to step down

COUNCIllOR Maria Doyle has announced her intention to step down from her position as louth County Councillor. The Fine Gael councillor took her seat on the council twelve years ago when she was co-opted onto Dundalk Town Council in July of 2011 replacing Jim D’Arcy who took up his new role in the Senate.

Over the past twelve years Maria has completed two successful election campaigns retaining her seat in 2014 and 2019. Announcing her decision to step down the soon to be former councillor described the last twelve years as an incredible experience while thanking everybody for their support and kindness.

“After almost 12 years as a public representative, I’ve decided the time is right to step down. It’s been an incredible experience and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with so many wonderful individuals and groups in our community since 2011.

Thank you all so much for your support and kindness over the years. I’ll be staying on for a period of time until my successor is appointed,”

“I attended my final Louth County Council meeting yesterday (Monday) and I told my fellow councillors from all parties that I regarded them as friends and colleagues and that I’d miss them.

“I always said that we are just