Clancy elected mayor of Cork

The new lord mayor of Cork ignored a large vocal protest last night and vowed to review city centre parking policy and advance plans for a new food emporium for the city.

There was a visible Garda presence and tight security around City Hall as about 100 protestors gathered outside as Labour councillor Catherine Clancy was elected the 113th mayor of Cork.

Ms Clancy was elected during Cork City Council’s AGM under a pact that sees the chain of office rotate between members of Fine Gael, Labour, and Fianna Fáil.