There were a number of brand new faces at County Hall today for the first meeting of the new County Council.
Of the 39 councillors, there were 7 newcomers - as well as returning councillors Shaun Cunniffe from Tuam, and Peter Feeney from Athenry.
The new faces are Michael Landa and Mairtin Lee in Connemara, Louis O Hara, Cillian Keane and Tomas Grealish in Athenry Oranmore, Paul Killilea in Gort/Kinvara, and Alan Harney in Ballinasloe.
After the meeting they shared their thoughts on today and the work that lies ahead.
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