Damian Boylan
Irish politician
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Damian Boylan is an Irish Fine Gael politician, who has served as Lord Mayor of Cork since 2026.[2] He has served as a Cork City Councillor for the Cork City North-West electoral area since 2019.
Damian Boylan | |
|---|---|
Boylan in 2026 | |
| Lord Mayor of Cork | |
| Assumed office 19 June 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Fergal Dennehy |
| Cork City Councillor | |
| Assumed office June 2019 | |
| Constituency | Cork City North West |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse | Brenda Boylan[1] |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and background
Boylan is based in Blarney, County Cork, where he lives with his family.[3] He was involved in community and civic initiatives in the Cork area prior to his election to Cork City Council, including being a founding member of the Blarney and District Chamber of Commerce.[3]
Political career
Cork City Councillor
Boylan was first elected to Cork City Council in the 2019 local elections, representing the Cork City North-West ward as a member of Fine Gael.[3] He retained his seat in the 2024 local elections.[4]
Lord Mayor of Cork
On 19 June 2026, Boylan was elected Lord Mayor of Cork at the Annual Meeting of Cork City Council, winning a council vote of 19 to 8 with one abstention.[5]
Boylan described his approach to the office as being centred on a “be sound” philosophy, emphasising civic decency, cooperation, and community-minded governance.[1]