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Cllr Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council with his wife Gemma and children Ellie, Oisin and Cillian in council chambers.
As we bid farewell to 2025 and head into 2026, the Leinster Express / Laois Live spoke with well-known Laois locals on their New Year's Resolutions. To read more resolutions and see what Laois locals are looking forward to in 2026, keep an eye on our website!
Ballyroan Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Cllr Barry Walsh, is looking forward to 2026.
“Every year I try to declutter areas such as my office and shed!” the Cllr said.
Pictured: Cllr Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, with Michael Rainey, Council CEO, at the 2025 Community and Voluntary Awards. Pic: Leinster Express.
“This year I hope to be more circular and re-purpose items and think before I purchase any new items as something I already have may be possible to re-purpose,” he shared.
“Also instead of dumping any items that are no longer required, I plan to check if friends or neighbours might have a use for them,” he said.
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