New Cork lord mayor set to be elected at venue outside city for the first time

Due to public health guidelines, Cork City Hall cannot host this year’s AGM this year

A new Lord Mayor of Cork looks set to be chosen in Ballincollig this evening. File Picture: Denis Scannell

Cork City Council will set to elect a new lord mayor of Cork in a location outside the city centre for the first time.

Coláiste Choilm in Ballincollig, part of the extended Cork City area, plays host to the council’s annual meeting on Friday evening.