From rock bottom to Mayor of Co Cork

There was genuine warmth in the way councillors congratulated the new Mayor of Co Cork, knowing he was at rock bottom four years ago.

From rock bottom to Mayor of Co Cork
Sat, 24 Jun, 2017 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan

Declan Hurley (Ind) nearly lost his 60-acre dairy farm during the fodder crisis of 2013 when he couldn’t afford to buy in feed for his cows.

He spoke publicly about his anguish at the time.

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