First SF Cork lord mayor for 90 years

Chris O’Leary is poised to become the first Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Cork in 90 years.

First SF Cork lord mayor for 90 years

The Mahon-based community worker, who represents the Cork South East Ward on Cork City Council, confirmed last night he has received the party nomination for the position, which will be voted upon in June.

The party is due to hold the chain of office next under the terms of the D’Hondt agreement, which was agreed with the other main parties after the last local elections.

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