Cork mayor set to quit Fianna Fáil to run as independent

The outgoing mayor of Co Cork is preparing to leave the Fianna Fáil party and run as an independent candidate in the next general election.

Cork mayor set to quit Fianna Fáil to run as independent
Thu, 25 Jun, 2015 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan

Cllr Alan Coleman will relinquish the chain of office tomorrow and, after a short family holiday, will announce his future political plans.

According to sources, Mr Coleman, a lifelong member of Fianna Fáil and a county councillor for 24 years, has become extremely disillusioned with the party.

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