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07 Sept 2025
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Laois County Council County Hall in Portlaoise.
Laois made history before in electing Ireland's first Black Mayor, Rotimi Adebari, and now has done so again, electing the youngest Cathaoirleach (chairperson) of Laois County Council.
Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin, 27 is set to be elected by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil councillors, at their AGM today Monday June 28.
Cllr Bergin who lives in Borris-in-Ossory was first elected at the age of 25 when he was political assistant to then Minister Charlie Flanagan.
He is a now a part-time law student studying to become a solicitor.
His parents Gerard and Kathryn and brother Mark will be at the Dunamaise Theatre for his election.
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