Row over council plan to meet in city school

A ROW has erupted over plans to hold a local authority meeting in one of the country’s most famous schools as part of its bicentennial celebrations.

Opponents said agreeing to the move could turn Cork City Council into some form of roadshow or political bandwagon.

Lord Mayor Councillor Mick O’Connell told councillors at Monday’s meeting that the North Monastery, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary next year, has extended an invitation to the council to hold one of its regular fortnightly meetings on the school premises.