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.
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.
Sheriffs may appoint court messengers, subject to the approval of the Minister for Justice, to assist them with their work.