New faces and Fianna Fáil revival in Cork

Four counts in Cork County Hall saw huge gains for Sinn Féin, a revival for Fianna Fáil, the obliteration of the Labour Party, and a palpable appetite for new candidates.

New faces and Fianna Fáil revival in Cork

Fianna Fáil picked up seats and will introduce five newcomers to the council chamber, including Cork County GAA Board chairman Bob Ryan.

Fine Gael lost out towards the end of the counts as independents Jim Harris, Kevin Conway, Claire Cullinane and Mary Linehan Foley picked off transfers.

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