The Top Four Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
For the first time, an Air Corps helicopter was used at the weekend to move a Covid-19 patient from Kerry to Dublin for intensive care.
HSE boss Paul Reid says the pressure on the critical care system is "relentless" - with 211 patients with the virus in ICU yesterday.
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Pharma firm AstraZeneca will now deliver 40 million doses of its vaccine against Covid-19 by the end of March.
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Students are being urged to get their application in early, ahead of the CAO deadline today.
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The army has taken control of Myanmar in an apparent coup.
The country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior politicians were detained during early morning raids.
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