'I'm a politician not a punchbag': Cork councillor hits back after online comments

Outside of the most recent comments, Fine Gael councillor Eileen Lynch said she has received the "odd death threat" and abusive emails.

Last week, the Fine Gael councillor Eileen Lynch posted a picture of her with Simon Harris, who is set to become the new Taoiseach following the resignation of Leo Varadkar.

A Cork councillor has hit back at online abuse after receiving "demeaning" comments after posting a picture in support of new Fine Gael leader Simon Harris.

Macroom councillor Eileen Lynch said that up to now she has taken social media abuse "on the chin" as "unfortunately, it is an accepted part of the job".