2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony to Take Place Tonight
Years of concerns and controversy over Rio hosting the Olympic Games will be put to one side later as the opening ceremony takes place at the world-famous Maracana
Team Ireland's games have been shaken by allegations of doping after boxer Michael O'Reilly was suspended for failing a drugs test.
The reigning European Games Champion has been suspended pending a B-sample.
Meanwhile at least 271 Russian athletes will compete at the Rio Games - despite the country's doping scandal.
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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