Northern Ireland

Anthony Tohill to leave Mid Ulster council post

Anthony Tohill with president Michael D Higgins
Anthony Tohill with president Michael D Higgins Anthony Tohill with president Michael D Higgins

FORMER Derry GAA star Anthony Tohill is to leave his post as chief executive of Mid Ulster District Council.

The 1993 All-Ireland winner said he will be taking up a new role in the private sector after six years with the council.

“After 25 years in the public sector it is time for me to follow a different career path and I will be taking up an opportunity in the private sector when my notice period has been served," he said.

“It has been a great privilege to work with the officers and the elected members in serving the people of the Mid Ulster district and I wish the council every success in the times ahead."

Council chairman Cathal Mallaghan said: “While Anthony is undoubtedly a loss to Mid Ulster council, we wish him nothing but success in his new role.”