Solicitor becomes first female county sheriff

Cork solicitor Sinead McNamara has become the first female county sheriff in Ireland.

Ms McNamara, who is originally from Cork City but now lives in Clonakilty, will be one of only four sheriffs in Ireland (two in Dublin and two in Cork), who combine the powers of Revenue Commissioners’ officials and county registrar.

As Cork County Sheriff, she will operate in liaison with the Departments of Justice and Finance and the Revenue Commissioners.