Cork City's population to grow by 85,000 and expand fivefold ... at midnight

The city of Cork will grow to nearly five times its size and increase its population by some 85,000 to 210,000 overnight as its historic boundary extension - the first since 1965 - takes effect at midnight.

City council chief executive, Ann Doherty, said it will mark a milestone in the city's journey towards becoming Ireland's fastest growing city.