The sheriff (Irish: sirriam) of the City of Cork is the court officer 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 poundage (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 returning officer in elections (other than local elections) and some other duties concerning pounds. Sheriffs may appoint court messengers, subject to the approval of the Minister for Justice, to assist them with their work.
Sheriffs of Cork city
- 1614: Nicholas Lombard
- 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
- The History of the County and City of Cork" by Rev. C.B. Gibson, M.R.I.A., published London, 1861, Volume II.
- Mayors and Sheriffs of Cork
