Statutory Representative
Local Government

Councillor (SDLP)
Banbridge District Council

Councillor Catherine McDermott, a long-serving member of the SDLP and Banbridge District Council, has always been interested in local affairs and working towards peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. Catherine views her membership of The Bridge Partnership as a means of continuing her work in this area. Being fair and ensuring the distribution of EU funds in an equitable way is a key priority for Catherine in her role as Chairperson of The Bridge Partnership. She wants local charities, organisations and individuals from all sections of the community to benefit from these funds. She is confident that all members of The Bridge Partnership will work well as a group in promoting peace, reconciliation and prosperity both locally and nationally.

During her 20 years service as a local government Councillor, she has held many key positions and was appointed Chairperson of Banbridge District Council in 2003. She represents the Council on many other bodies including the Banbridge Performing Arts Committee, Catherine worked for over 20 years as a librarian with the SELB.

Widowed with six children, nothing gives Catherine greater delight than enjoying her pastimes, which include bowling, reading and swimming.