The Top 4 Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
137 people have died in the Republic after contracting Covid-19 - including 17 in the past day.
There are now 4,604 people diagnosed with the disease in the country, after an increase of 331 positive tests for coronavirus.
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A man in his 20s has been killed in a scrambler bike crash in Cork County.
A post mortem will be carried out after it happened in Blarney.
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Labour TD for Cork East Sean Sherlock is calling on the Government to sort out childcare problems for essential healthcare workers.
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Representatives from the nursing home industry have welcomed measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19 in the facilities - but say the Government were "late coming to the table".
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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