Profile of Current Lord Mayor
Councillor Damian Boylan, Ardmhéara Chorcaí
Lord Mayor's biography
Damian Boylan is a Fine Gael Councillor representing Cork City's North West Ward, encompassing Blarney, Tower, Kerry Pike, Cloghroe, Gurranabraher, Sunday's Well, Knocknaheeny and surrounding communities.
First elected to Cork City Council in 2019 and re-elected in 2024 with an increased vote, Damian has built a reputation as a hardworking and accessible public representative, focused on practical solutions and community engagement. He is known for working across political lines to deliver results for local residents and businesses, believing that effective local government is built on cooperation, respect and a shared commitment to improving people's lives.
A native of Cork City and a proud past pupil of the North Monastery, Damian has a long history of involvement in community and business organisations. In 2008, he founded the Blarney Business Association, which continues today as the Blarney Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as Chair of Cork North Central Fine Gael and remains actively involved in community development initiatives throughout the city. He is President of the North Monastery Past Pupils Union, a board member of Gurranabraher Credit Union, on the board of Gaelscoil Muscrai and a member of the general council of The Munster Agricultural Society.
Damian served as Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork from 2022 to 2023 serving under Lord Mayor Deirdre Forde.
Outside of politics, Damian has spent much of his career in business development, sales and energy services. He currently works with Pinergy, one of Ireland's leading energy companies, where he has held senior commercial roles and has been closely involved in the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, energy management solutions and sustainability projects across Ireland.
Damian's professional experience provides him with a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing businesses, communities and public services. He brings this perspective to his work on Cork City Council, where he has consistently advocated for housing delivery, infrastructure investment, economic development, road safety improvements and stronger community facilities.
He lives in Blarney with his wife Brenda. They have two children, Simon and Kate.
Throughout his public and professional life, Damian has remained guided by a simple belief: that communities thrive when people work together, treat one another with respect and focus on getting things done.