The new first citizen of Newry Mourne and Down District Council has pledged to make the future of Daisy Hill hospital the focus of her time in office.
Newry City Sinn Fein rep, Valerie Harte takes over at the helm after the local authority held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Downpatrick on Monday, June 5.
Cllr Harte will replace SDLP’s Michael Savage in the council hot seat, while the SDLP's Gareth Sharvin will replace Sinn Fein Cllr Aoife Finnegan as Deputy Chairperson.
