Councillors claim flag was hidden for Belfast link-up

A MAJOR row erupted yesterday after suggestions that the Tricolour was deliberately hidden and a copy of the Proclamation of Independence removed from Cork’s City Hall for a twinning ceremony with Belfast City Council.

Cork city officials strongly rejected the suggestions.

Cork and Belfast city councils signed the Lagan to the Lee cultural link in Cork City Hall on January 8 during the Cork 2005 opening ceremony.