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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
Restaurants, cafes and pubs that serve food can re-open their doors today as Covid-19 restrictions continue to be eased.
Indoor dining will be allowed - however with extra measures and only pubs with a kitchen on-site can welcome back customers.
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Publicans say it's a 'bittersweet' day as gastropubs with a kitchen can reopen from today.
The so-called 'wet pubs' won't be allowed to open over the Christmas period, however there will be additional business supports available to make up for the loss of customers.
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The National Public Health Emergency is advising people to be extremely cautious and to keep their contacts low over the festive season.
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The Minister of State for European Affairs says a draft Brexit trade agreement is currently in place, however Downing Street says the chances of success in trade talks are "receding" ahead of more negotiations in London.
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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