Mayor declines FG candidacy due to work pressures

THE Mayor of Co Cork, Cllr John O’Shea, made a shock announcement yesterday when he confirmed that he would be withdrawing his name from tomorrow night’s FG selection convention for the Cork South-West constituency.

The 56-year-old from Bantry said that despite being nominated by local branches he was withdrawing from the race due to pressure of work. “Because of the extra responsibilities I inherited when I became mayor last June, I don’t think the time is right,” Mr O’Shea said.

He refused to say which remaining candidate he would be supporting at the convention, which takes place at the Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway.