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

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.