No doubting the clear message of Cork’s working class

Cork may have voted yes, but half of the city — including vast swathes of traditional working-class areas — sent a clear message to the Government and voted no.

In Cork South Central, where the turnout was 53.5%, a total of 62% voted yes — in line with early tallies.

However, it was much tighter in Cork North Central, where, with a turnout of 51.4%, the yes vote was 52%.