ONE of the most senior members of Limerick County Council has retired after 40 years service in the local government sector. Gerry Behan held the position of Limerick county manager upon his official retirement on Friday last, having been appointed following the retirement of his colleague Ned Gleeson in April last. A native of Abbeydorney in County Kerry, Mr. Behan spent a number of years on Kerry County Council before joining the Limerick authority in 1976.
Speaking to the Limerick Post, he said that there had not been just one highlight to his career, but a number of them.
“The main highlight for me was working well with my colleagues and getting things done, there was a great sense of achievement from that”.
He commended those who worked with over the years for there commitment to the job.
Outside of the council, another highlight was his role on the board of directors at Adare Heritage Centre.
During his time in Limerick, Mr. Behan held the position of director of services in the Environment and Community and Enterprise sections of the council.
He also operated as CEO of the Limerick County Enterprise Board from 1993 to 1999.
Mr. Behan will be succeeded by Conn Murray as Limerick city and county manager.
“There is a hugely challenging time ahead and a lot of work to be done but Conn will be excellent in the role,” Mr. Behan concluded.
Limerick County Manager, Gerry Behan (second from right) pictured at his retirement party with (from left); Conn Murray, Limerick City and County Manager, Edward Gleeson, former Limerick County Manager, and Cllr Jerome Scanlan, Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council.
