He'll be taking the reins in south Laois for the year ahead.
Independent councillor Ollie Cooney has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District in Laois.
He takes over from last year's chair Seamus McDonald of Fianna Fáil.
Fellow Fianna Fáil rep Paddy Bracken is assuming the role of Leas Cathaoirleach for the year ahead.
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