The former Monaghan councillor is excited for what the role will entail.

Castleblayney Councillor Aoife McCooey started the #BrooksToBlayney initiative in an effort to get the country legend to visit the town known as 'the home of Irish country music'

Approximately a third of county Monaghan bought tickets to see the 'Friends in Low Places' star perform in Dublin, and Cllr Aoife McCooey says he'll always be welcome here.

Cllr PJ O'Hanlon noted that Tuath has been before the MD twice, and that the "issues are not with them, but with the contractor".

Cllr PJ O'Hanlon said the people who decided that these branches should become cashless "think they are untouchable".

Aoife McCooey was named Leas-Cathaoirleach of the MD.

Aoife McCooey has been named Leas-Cathaoirleach.

At this week's County Council meeting, Aoife McCooey asked if a cost-benefit analysis could be carried out on the scheme.