The Top Four Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
The Taoiseach will make a formal state apology to Mother and Baby Home survivors in the Dáil later.
It follows yesterday's publication of the long-awaited Commission of Investigation report, which found an "appalling" level of infant mortality among the children born there.
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The Chief Medical Officer is warning the high number of daily deaths linked to Covid-19 is likely to continue.
46 were reported yesterday, the highest number on a single day since April, while 44 of those passed away this month.
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Plans to vaccinate the majority of people by the end of the summer is an "almost insurmountable task", according to an immunologist.
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The Irish Second-Level Students Union is calling for the standard Leaving and Junior certs to be scrapped this 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