Yemi Adenuga and Alan Lawes elected in Navan

Adenuga makes history to become first black woman elected to Meath County Council

Yemi Adenuga made history in Navan this afternoon when she became the first black woman to be elected to Meath County Council.
"It is an exciting time for migrants in this community," she said.
"I am so happy for young people of ethnic communities. On the doorstep, they were excited that I could do this."
She was elected on the 11th count along with Padraig Fitzsimons (FF) and Independent, Alan Lawes. Mr Lawes campaigned without posters

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