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The incoming Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District claims he'll work harder than ever to advance the Shannon Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman will serve as Chairperson of the south-east Clare municipal district over the coming year - succeeding Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan who'll serve as Leas Cathaoirleach. O'Gorman was first elected to Clare County Council in 1999 and wore the county's mayoral chains from 2003 to 2004 before losing his seat, only to return to local politics in 2020 as a co-optee following Cathal Crowe's election to Dáil Éireann. He says having adequate flood defence is crucial to the town's working population.