Athol Ward in Douglas has new councillor.
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Quirk was elected to the position last night following a by-election.
She went up against Thomas Gelling - securing 289 votes to his 132.
The overall turnout was just over 11 per cent.
Elizabeth Quirk elected Athol Ward councillor
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