I will unashamedly boast about Cork, says new mayor

Fine Gael Cllr Des Cahill has been elected the new Lord Mayor of Cork, writes Eoin English.

Mr Cahill, 45, from Ballintemple, and who represents the south east ward, was elected 20 votes to 3 this evening after defeating the only other nominee for the role, AAA Cllr Marion O'Sullivan.