Fianna Fáil, Independents, and Labour strike deal over Cork county mayor role

Skibbereen-based Fianna Fáil councillor Joe Carroll elected as incoming Mayor of County Cork at council’s AGM on Friday

New Mayor of the County of Cork Joe Carroll with outgoing mayor Frank O'Flynn. Picture: Cork County Council

Fianna Fáil councillors have struck a deal with Independents and Labour for a five-year pact to take control of the position of Cork county mayor.

Skibbereen-based Fianna Fáil councillor Joe Carroll was elected as incoming Mayor of County Cork at the council’s annual general meeting in County Hall on Friday.