New exhibition pays tribute to 12 women who had major impact on local government in Cork

Exhibition is currently running in Cork City Library on Grand Parade, with book on women due to be published later this year

Mary MacSwiney, sister of Terence McSwiney, was a major influence on local politics in Cork City. Picture: Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

Twelve women who have had a major impact on Cork local government are to be profiled in a new exhibition and a pending book.

Leading the Way is due to be published later this year, and an exhibition about the 12 notable women is currently running in Cork City Library on Grand Parade.