A LIMERICK village have come to celebrate their newly elected hometown Mayor.
Cllr Gerald Mitchell was elected as the new Mayor of the City and County of Limerick in June.
The Fine Gael councillor was elected following a vote, after he was the only candidate proposed by Cllr John Sheehan and seconded by Cllr John Egan.
He takes over the role as Limerick’s First Citizen from Cllr Francis Foley.
Mayor Mitchell, who represents the Municipal District of Cappamore – Killmallock was first elected as a councillor to Limerick City and County Council in 2014.
The native of Hospital in County Limerick is a qualified auctioneer with more than 40 years experience working in the family business, E.J Mitchell and Sons Auctioneers, which is more than 100 years old.
See more pictures from the night in our gallery.
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