Possibly four safe seats but who will fill the other two?
Former TD John Mulvihill Snr was second that year (2,891 first preferences) and the Labour flag-bearer is expected to be a safe bet to retain his seat, even if he does have some opposition in his hometown of Cobh.
Noel Collins is the longest-serving county councillor in Cork, with more than 30 years under his belt. It’s remarkable that the Independent doesn’t drive, doesn’t have a landline, a mobile phone or fax. Yet he puts himself out there. He came in third last time out (2,977 FPs) and is expected to be re-elected with ease.