Compiled by Seth Boyes, News Editor
Residents of Orleans will have four candidates to choose from on the Nov. 7 ballot two incumbents and two challengers, each seeking one of two open seats. Current council members Kristine Hoss and Terry Wilts are both seeking another term. Candidates Dean Madagan and Peggy Rick are also hoping to gain the public's vote and join the council.
Lady Mayoress of Cork, Bina Falvey, mother of renowned Adventurer
Pat Falvey, who has passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by members of her family.
The wife of former Councillor Tim Falvey, who was Lord Mayor of Cork in 1995, Bina was known for her kindness and warmth, and her unsung work for charitable causes throughout her life.
Beloved wife of Tim, loving mother to Pat, Richard, Paul, Barry, Majella & Abina and loving sister of Esther, Eddie and the late Richard, Connie and Sheila. Sadly missed by her loving husband, family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sister, nephews, nieces, sons-in-law Dermot and Michael, daughters-in-law Marie, Marion, Pam and Ellen, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends.