'A man of integrity': Tributes to Cork City sheriff and election returning officer on his retirement

Event at City Hall marked retirement of Martin A Harvey after 30 years

Lord Mayor Cllr Dan Boyle with outgoing sheriff and returning officer for Cork City Council Martin A Harvey and his grandchildren Charlie and Robyn Harvey, Louis Rock, and Milly Murray at a civic reception in City Hall. Picture: Darragh Kane

The man who played a key role in the democratic process in Cork for more than 30 years has been accorded a civic reception ahead of his retirement.

Lord Mayor Cllr Dan Boyle hosted the event in City Hall on Wednesday in honour of Cork City sheriff Martin A Harvey, who is also the city’s returning officer.