Two FF dynasties erased as party loses four seats

TWO Fianna Fáil dynasties in Cork have been wiped out after the party lost four seats – almost half its representation – on the city council.

Three former lords mayor were among the casualties.

Former lord mayor and Fianna Fáil’s leader on the council, Damian Wallace, son of former junior minister Danny Wallace, and Fergal Dennehy, son of former TD and councillor John Dennehy, both lost their seats.