Damian Boylan

Cllr
Damian Boylan
Boylan in 2026
Lord Mayor of Cork
Incumbent
Assumed office
19 June 2026
Preceded byFergal Dennehy
Cork City Councillor
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 2019
ConstituencyCork City North West
Personal details
PartyFine Gael
SpouseBrenda Boylan
Children2

Damian Boylan is an Irish Fine Gael politician, who has served as Lord Mayor of Cork since 2026. He has served as a Cork City Councillor for the Cork City North-West electoral area since 2019.

Early life and background

Boylan is based in Blarney, County Cork, where he lives with his family. 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.

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. He retained his seat in the 2024 local elections.

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.

Boylan described his approach to the office as being centred on a “be sound” philosophy, emphasising civic decency, cooperation, and community-minded governance.

References

  1. 1 2 "New Cork Lord Mayor pledges 'be sound' philosophy". The Irish Times. 22 June 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Damian Boylan elected Lord Mayor of Cork". rte.ie. 20 June 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Cllr Damian Boylan". Fine Gael. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "Cllr. Damian Boylan Elected as the New Lord Mayor of Cork". corkcity.ie. 19 June 2026. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Cllr Damian Boylan elected the new Lord Mayor of Cork". C103. 20 June 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.