Three set to battle for mayoral chain

THREE candidates will battle it out to become the next Mayor of County Cork, replacing Cllr Michael Creed when he steps down in June.

Fine Gael, which has control of the county council, has confirmed three of its party members will be seeking the nomination at a meeting in County Hall next Monday.

The three are Cllr Derry Canty from Ballincollig, Cllr Gerry Kelly from Glanmire and Cllr John O’Shea from Bantry.