Be Sound: Cork's New Lord Mayor

Cork’s new Lord Mayor, Damian Boylan, launched his first year with a simple, powerful mantra: “Be sound.” More than just a slogan, it’s a call to decency, kindness, fairness, and community — values he says define Cork’s spirit. Elected with 19 votes to 8, Boylan, a former North Monastery pupil, pledged to lead with humility and action, following in the footsteps of his school’s distinguished alumni. His predecessor, Fergal Dennehy, received a standing ovation, praising Cork’s people and their resilience, before handing over the ceremonial chain with confidence in the city’s future. Even rivals like Fiona Kerins joined in the spirit, jokingly adopting the phrase — proving that “be sound” is more than policy, it’s Cork’s heartbeat. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44b13b84c2c128d4