KCLR News iterviews Kilkenny County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Joe Malone (26th June 2026)

Fianna Fail's Joe Malone has succeeded Fine Gael's Mary Hilda Cavanagh as Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council. The Kilkenny City-based member was nominated and seconded for the role by party colleagues, Councillors Andrew McGuinness and Joe Sheridan at County Hall this afternoon, where the new Cathaoirleach was joined by family and friends, along with colleagues from his career in the Defence Forces. Cllr Malone has previously served as Mayor of Kilkenny City on two occasions but this election marks his first time to hold the Cathaoirleach's seat. He told KCLR's Martin Quilty that a big year lies ahead.