Cork's new Lord Mayor sums up his philosophy in two words: 'Be sound'

Fine Gael councillor Damian Boylan is the 16th past pupil of the North Monastery to serve as lord mayor, among them Tomás Mac Curtain and Terence MacSwiney

Cork's new Lord Mayor, councillor Damian Boylan, with outgoing lord mayor Fergal Dennehy in the council chamber on Friday. Picture: Shane O'Sullivan

The new Lord Mayor of Cork has summed up his policy for the coming year in a simple two-word phrase: “Be sound”.

Fine Gael councillor Damian Boylan was elected first citizen at the annual meeting of Cork City Council on Friday night.