New mayor of Cork: ‘We can reignite economy’

The newly-elected Lord Mayor Cllr Joe Kavanagh after the handing over of the chain of office from Outgoing Lord Mayor Cllr John Sheehan. Pic; Larry Cummins

The new Lord Mayor of Cork has pledged to help reignite the city's economy as the country emerges from lockdown.

Fine Gael Cllr Joe Kavanagh was speaking last night after his election during a unique AGM of Cork City Council which took place in line with strict physical distancing guidelines.