Former councillor Seán McKiernan. Picture: Frank McGrath
A former cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council is to be sentenced next month for stealing more than €170,000 from a mental health housing charity.
Seán McKiernan (43), from Trinity Bungalow, Virginia Road, Bailieborough in Co Cavan, was charged with 58 counts of theft from Navan Mental Health Housing Association and has pleaded guilty to two sample charges relating to thefts ranging from €500 to €7,500.