Fianna Fáil Councillor Bernard Moynihan was elected the new Cork county mayor while Independent Councillor Finbarr Harrington was elected as Deputy Mayor at Cork County Council’s agm on Friday afternoon.
Cllr Moynihan was nominated by his colleage Cllr Gearoid Murphy and seconded by Cllr Alan Coleman (Ind).
The Duhallow native has been a public representative for 12 years and was first elected to Cork County Council in 2014.
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He was subsequently re-elected in 2019 and 2024, and was the first councillor elected across all local electoral areas (LEAs) in Cork in 2024. He topped the poll in the Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District and was elected on the first count.
He graduated from University College Cork with a BA in Education and worked as a schoolteacher for nine years, before going on to work as a trade union representative with the ASTI (Association of Secondary Schools Ireland) where he advocated for improved terms and conditions for members, while also representing and supporting members at the WRC.
Cllr Moynihan said: 'As Mayor, I look forward to championing the work of Cork County Council and highlighting the dedication of our staff in delivering over 900 services that support communities, businesses and quality of life across the county. Throughout the year, I hope to promote the ambition and positive impact of the Council as we continue working together to build a stronger, more vibrant Cork for all'.
He is a member of Cork County Council's Planning SPC, Economic Development SPC, and the Local Community Development Committee.
'As a member of both the Economic Development and Planning SPCs (Strategic Policy Committee), I am committed to supporting sustainable growth across County Cork by creating the conditions for businesses to thrive while ensuring our communities develop in a balanced and forward-looking way.'
Cllr Moynihan served as chair of Northern Committee of Cork County Council on two occasions, and chair of Kanturk Mallow Municipal District on two occasions.He is a lifelong member of Kiskeam GAA and has served in various roles for the club.
He is a member of Sean Moylan Commemoration Committee and served as a Board Member of IRD Duhallow.
Councillor Finbarr Harrington has been elected as Deputy Mayor having been nominated by Councillor Alan Coleman and seconded by Councillor Gearoid Murphy.
