Cork: Boyle set to ride Green Wave to a council seat in Cork city

Micheal Martin, Fianna Fáil leader, at the count in Nemo Rangers Sports Centre, Cork Pic: Provision
Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael senator, at the count in Cork: his party was in line to take seven seats Pic: Provision

Former Green Party TD and senator Dan Boyle looks set to make a return to politics.

In a trend reflective of the national picture, the local election candidate looks certain to take a seat in the Cork City South Central ward. Tally figures show him sitting comfortably behind the poll-topper, independent Mick Finn, the ...