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The main stories making the headlines across Cork

Four people have died - including one woman who was shot - during violent protests, after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol building.

Tear gas was fired as crowds clashed with officers - two pipe bombs were found outside the headquarters of the two main political parties.

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NPHET will discuss the country's record number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations when they meet this morning.  
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The Teachers Union of Ireland says it will not be safe to reopen schools for leaving cert students next week.

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Met Éireann is warning of treacherous conditions this morning after temperatures plummeted to minus 4 overnight.

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