FG duo battle it out for role of county mayor

It’s a two horse race to become the next mayor of Co Cork, according to sources within Fine Gael which has control over the county council.

What is certain is that the current incumbent, Youghal-based Cllr Barbara Murray, will pass her chain of office to a FG man when her term expires later this month.

Party sources say that Cllr Noel O’Connor (Mallow) is slight favourite over Courtmacsherry-based Cllr John O’Sullivan.