Noel O'Callaghan confirmed as chairperson of Cork County Board

Noel O'Callaghan has been confirmed as the new chairperson of the Cork County Board, the Irish Examiner reported. He succeeds Pat Horgan in the role. O'Callaghan was the only person proposed for the chairperson position following the deadline for nominations at the end of last week. [1]

According to the Irish Examiner, O'Callaghan comes from Clonakilty. His appointment makes him the first native of west Cork to serve as chairperson of the board. [1]

The election of O'Callaghan follows the traditional trend where the vice-chairperson moves into the top position after completing a three-year term, the Irish Examiner reported. The outlet noted that Kevin O'Donovan was the only recent exception to this custom after he resigned as vice-chairperson to take up employment. [1]

The Irish Examiner and BreakingNews.ie both reported that a three-way contest is now underway for the position of vice-chairperson on the Cork County Board executive. [1][2]