Lord Mayor Cllr. Damian Boylan
In June of each year the Lord Mayor is nominated by the City Councillors and holds office for 12 months. The Lord Mayor attends Council meetings and represents the Council at a variety of functions.
Any group wishing to invite the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress or their Deputy to attend a function should complete the below form and submit to:
Ms. Nicola O’Sullivan, Lord Mayor’s Secretary, Lord Mayor’s Chamber, City Hall, Cork T12 T997.
Latest News
7 September 2026
Lord Mayor accepts award-winning garden gift from EU Commissioner to mark Ireland’s presidency of the EU
An award-winning garden created to mark Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cork City this summer has been gifted to the people of Cork.
7 September 2026
Lord Mayor raises Brazilian flag above Cork City Hall to mark Brazil's Independence Day
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Damian Boylan, raised the Brazilian flag above Cork City Hall today Monday, 7 September to mark Brazil's 204th Independence Day, and to celebrate the vibrant Brazilian community that has made Cork its home.
7 September 2026
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Cork City
Cork City Council, in conjunction with the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices, is holding a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Tramore Valley Park Civic Amenity Site on Saturday, 12 September 2026, from 12pm to 4pm.
3 September 2026
Lord Mayor Launches Cork City Council’s Irish Language Plan 2026-2029
GAA legend Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has urged people to consider tuning in to sports commentary ‘as Gaeilge’ as a fun way to engage with the Irish language.
2 September 2026
Cork City Business Gets Chance to Shine at Ploughing 2026
A small business from Cork City – Second Street Bakeshop - will get the chance to exhibit and sell their products to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co. Offaly this month as part of the Local Enterprise Village.