The top four things you need to know now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
Over 300,000 children are returning to school today for the first time this year.
Classes will resume for the first four years of primary school and leaving cert students.
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Far-right extremists have gained a huge pool of new recruits among the members of rapidly growing social media groups, pushing conspiracy theories about the pandemic according to a researcher on disinformation, who says Saturday's riot in Dublin followed the same pattern as the attack on the US Capitol in Washington in January.
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There have been calls for another protest against the public health restrictions in Cork next weekend to be banned.
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Top public health officials say the national effort against Covid-19 is working -- and Ireland is on track to have one of the lowest infection rates in Europe.
NPHET says it's "understandable" public enthusiasm has waned -- but there's more reason for hope now than at any time in the last year.
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