Damian Boylan

Early life and background Boylan is based in Blarney, County Cork, where he lives with his family.

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.

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.