The sheriff ( ga, sirriam) of the City of Cork is the

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responsible for the enforcement of civil judgments in Cork county borough. The current sheriff is a solicitor, Martin A Harvey. Sheriffs earn their fees from

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(commission). Before 1842 two sheriffs (and the Mayor) were voted into office annually by the freemen of the city. After that time, the power of appointment of a single sheriff per year was vested in the crown. The sheriff also performs the duties of the

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in elections (other than local elections) and some other duties concerning pounds. Sheriffs may appoint court messengers, subject to the approval of the

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, to assist them with their work.

Sheriffs of Cork city

*1614: Nicholas LombardA genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland *1626: David Lombard *1657: John Hodder of Bridgetown *1661: Christopher Rye *1665: John Newenham

18th century

19th century

High Sheriffs of the City of Cork

20th century

References

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Mayors and Sheriffs of Cork
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Cork City Cork ( , from , meaning 'marsh') is the second largest city in Ireland and third largest city by population on the island of Ireland. It is located in the south-west of Ireland, in the province of Munster. Following an extension to the city' ...

History of County Cork