The Top 4 Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
The Acting Chief Medical Officer says the trend of new coronavirus cases is "clearly concerning".
A further 45 new cases were reported yesterday - and the average over the last five days is 44.
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A Cork TD says schools have been put in a "deeply unfair" situation in getting buildings ready for students next month.
Principals have said they're having issues getting extra space at schools to meet the guidelines issued by the Department of Education.
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The Vintners Federation of Ireland is hitting out at the Government for sending a Covid safety message by not allowing pubs to open.
It says its members have been closed for 5 months and they need to get back in business.
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Fine Gael's approval rating has risen to 29% according to the latest opinion poll.
The Behaviour and Attitudes survey carried out on behalf of the Sunday Times found that, after suffering its second worst election result since 1948, party leader Leo Varadkar's approval has jumped 28 points to 63%.
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