Cork’s newest bridge is to be named after Mary Elmes, dubbed Ireland’s Oskar Schindler, following public involvement in the process.

Cork’s newest bridge looks set to be named after a woman thanks to the public after four leading female historical figures were included on a five-name shortlist.

There have been calls to name Cork’s newest bridge after a woman, and for the public to have a say.

THE University of Limerick yesterday signed a €15.8 million contract for the longest pedestrian bridge to be built in this country.