Gilroy launches election campaign

Independent Athboy councillor, David Gilroy, officially launched his 2024 election campaign in The Darnley Lodge, Athboy.

The very well attended event included live music from Matt Leavy.

First elected in 2014, as an independent councillor for the Athboy area, Cllr Gilroy spoke at length about the great strides the area has made in the last 10 years. Working with and for the community is his mantra.

"As Chairman of the Athboy Development Forum, I see first hand the importance of communities being organized and the benefits of having a local voice. The ADF has benefited form over €500,000 in grants in the last five years, which has allowed the development of the Convent community Centre and St James Hall."

Speaking of his priorities for the future, he listed continuing to develop the facilities needed for the area, completing the anticipated bus stop, providing the solution to the parking issues that impact the area and future proofing the area for the needs of all its resident.

He wants to see the Athboy Public realm plan continue through the design phase, a proper playground solution, as well as traffic calming

Cllr Gilroy was Cathaiorleach of Meath County Council at the height of the Covid Crisis. Chairing the Council through that very challenging and difficult time, he oversaw the progression on Meath County Development Plan, for which he received praise from across the political spectrum of Meath on his handling of the process.