Dr. Ann Marie Courell, the new county registrar for Mayo and Roscommon, received a standing ovation after being welcomed this morning (Tuesday) to Mayo Circuit Court.
She is the first female and first barrister to be appointed to the post.
Welcoming Dr. Courell, her fellow barrister, Diarmuid Connolly said she was an obvious choice to the role and an ideal successor to Fintan Murphy.
Gary Mulchrone, solicitor, said the appointment was long overdue
He added that Dr. Courell is held in the highest regard and has carved out a reputation as a consummate and compassionate professional.
Judge Eoin Garavan, who noted Dr. Courell’s probity and cheerfulness, said he had no doubt the circuit court will be honourably served by her.
Alluding to the fact that one of her roles as County Registrar will be to oversee local and national elections, the judge told her: “We look forward to seeing you on the TV in years to come”.
Responding, Dr. Courell, who was presented with flowers to mark the occasion, said she is already impressed by how skilled and hardworking the staff are in both offices (Mayo and Roscommon).
She concluded by promising to serve the people of Mayo and Roscommon to the very best of her ability.
