The new President for Local Ireland is Seán Mahon, Managing Director of the Southern Star.
Mr. Mahon, who is based in Skibbereen, West Cork, has a long career in newspapers and digital media, having worked in Britain for both national and local media groups for many years before joining the Southern Star in 2009.
He takes over the presidency from Dan Linehan, Head of Irish Times Regionals, following the completion of Mr Linehan’s two-year term.
Local Ireland is an association that represents 37 newspapers and their related websites and online channels across Ireland.
