Councillor born in mother and baby home becomes Mayor of Co Cork

A councillor who gave a moving account of being born at the Bessborough mother and baby home has been named as the third female Mayor of Co Cork.
Councillor born in mother and baby home becomes Mayor of Co Cork
Fri, 26 Jun, 2020 - 17:45
Olivia Kelleher

The newly elected Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley from Youghal. Included are outgoing mayor, Cllr. Ian Doyle and Tim Lucey, Chief Executive, CCC. Photo: Brian Lougheed
The newly elected Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley from Youghal. Included are outgoing mayor, Cllr. Ian Doyle and Tim Lucey, Chief Executive, CCC. Photo: Brian Lougheed

A councillor who gave a moving account of being born at the Bessborough mother and baby home has been named as the third female Mayor of Co Cork.

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