Top four things you need to know - Monday June 21st
The top four things you need to know for Monday morning, June 21st.
The government's being urged to find a resolution after it emerged it's illegal for pubs and restaurants to serve alcohol in many outdoors seating areas.
Gardai say drinking alcohol in temporary outdoor locations isn't allowed if they don't have a licence.
The force says these businesses can only sell food or drinks on a takeaway basis or for consumption off the premises.
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Investigations are ongoing in relation into a sink hole in Blackrock.
On Sunday two units of Cork City Fire Service attended at the scene in McGrath Park just before 7am, after receiving a call about a burst water main in the area.
Gary O'Donovan woke on Sunday morning to a sink hole in his drive way after contacting Irish water after spotting water running in the area on Saturday evening.
The family's car was almost swallowed by the sink hole.
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6% of people say they'd refuse a Covid-19 vaccine, according to a new survey.
Research by Ipsos/MRBI for the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association also found public appetite for vaccines has risen to 89%.
The number of those who were unsure if they'll get a vaccine is down 14 points since January, to 4%.
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Registration for a Covid-19 vaccine opens for people aged 38 today.
Its expected they will be given an appointment for a jab in the coming weeks.
People can sign up online, or by phone.
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