Cork man retires after 31 years of distinguished service with Council Denis O’Donovan retired from Cork County Council on Friday, April 9th after 31 years of distinguished service. John Bohane DENIS O’Donovan retired from Cork County Council on Friday, April 9th after 31 years of distinguished service. The Bandon man’s last day was marked with presentations from the engineer and his colleagues. Denis said he had mixed emotions as he said goodbye. “It was tough finishing up after such a long time," he said. "I had mixed feelings. I will have to get used to having no routine and not working on a daily basis.