Election 2024: Cork South Central — All to play for in expanded bear pit

In Cork South Central, smaller parties and Independents are hoping the extra seat and departure of two political heavyweights will benefit them, writes Political Editor Elaine Loughlin

Postman Darren Brennan jokes with canvassers in Cork South Central that his 'back is nearly broken' from carrying bags of election literature. Picture: Larry Cummins

Cork South Central has always been a bear pit of a constituency.

Going into the last general election, it featured a tánaiste, an opposition party leader, a finance spokesman, and a justice spokesman.