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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
Thousands of people across Cork have taken part in this year's Darkness into Light event.
It's the second year that the annual fundraising inititiave by Pieta House has taken place at a social distance.
The suicide prevention charity's described the weather for Darkness Into Light as "challenging for a challenging year".
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Plans for adopted people to get access to their birth records will move a step closer next week.
The Irish Times says the Cabinet's expected to allow the legislation to be drafted when it meets next Tuesday.
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3,600 vulnerable people will receive a Covid-19 jab in a vaccination centre in Cork this weekend.
It's the latest clinic run by 22 GP practices in Munster Technological University.
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An immunology expert thinks young people here need to be vaccinated in the autumn as they're at huge risk of being infected with Covid-19.
Professor Kingston Mills says most cases of the virus are in the 19 to 24 year old age group, followed by 14 to 19 year olds.
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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