The new Mayor of Wexford is a native of Ballina.

Independent Councillor Leonard Kelly grew up in Ballina where his family ran a pub on Clare Street.

He attended St Muredach's College in Ballina before going on to study at IT Sligo and Maynooth University.

Leonard, who's married in Wexford, works as a counsellor and life coach.

He was elected to Wexford County Council last year, and took over the position of Mayor of Wexford last week.