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The main stories making the news across Cork
Justice for Magdalenes Reasearch claims efforts to discover the full extent of what happened behind convent walls have been repeatedly hampered
The group were speaking ahead of a nationwide commemoration to honour the women who lived and died in Magdalene Laundries.
Almost 1,700 Magdalene women are buried in cemeteries across the country, many of which are inaccessable to the public.
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A 51 year-old man's been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of his wife in Dublin.
Alan Ward of Greenfort Drive, Clondalkin, is accused of stabbing Cathy Ward to death in an upstairs bathroom of their home on Thursday night.
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A man in his 40s has died after being knocked down by a van near Causeway village in Co.Kerry last night.
The accident happened at 8.15pm.
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Twenty movies are set to feature at this year's Cork French Film Festival which starts today.
More from Cork
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries