The Top 4 Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
Over 26,800 people have now tested positive for Covid-19 on the island of Ireland.
18 more covid-19 patients are known to have died in the Republic, and 4 in the North.
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A man in his 70s has been killed in a farming accident in West Cork.
It happened in Ballinhassig when there was an incident involving a bull yesterday afternoon.
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People Before Profit's Bríd Smith says the state's actions in dealing with covid-19 outbreaks in the direct provision system is "an abuse of human rights".
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Abbatoirs, meat processing factories and dairies need to screen their workers for fever on their way into work.
Trade union Siptu says airport-style temperature scanners should be installed to detect possible cases of Covid-19.
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