Local elections - Cork City North-East: SF looking to make most of change; Labour hopeful of recovery

The expansion of Cork City’s boundary has resulted in a shake-up of electoral wards. In the first of a five-part series, Kevin O’Neill looks at the runners and riders in the new look Cork City North-East

With six seats up for grabs, Cork City North-East is one of the most open of the new city wards. Five sitting councillors — four from Cork City and one from Cork County — are among the baker’s dozen already confirmed to run, with all five confident of securing a seat.