The Top 4 Things You Need To Know Now
The stories making the headlines across Cork this Bank Holiday Monday
The President has signed a new bill that will seal important records on Mother and Baby homes for 30 years.
Some files pertaining to the commission investigating the homes will be sealed for that length of time under legislation from 2004.
President Michael D Higgins says he's listened carefully to the debate and and the issues raised over the rights of access to information.
He says while noting the concerns, the Bill itself did not directly raise a constitutional issue.
However his statement added that his decision to sign this legislation leaves it open to any citizen to challenge the provisions of the bill in the future
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Livestock mart owners have been told there's no prospect of easing Level Five pandemic controls to allow buyers go back to auctions in person.
It follows a the collapse of one of the most popular apps used for online trading on Saturday -- the only method for buying and selling allowed at the moment
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New coronavirus restrictions have come into force in Italy for at least a month.
Gyms, pools and cinemas have shut, while cafes and restaurants face 6pm closures, and masks are mandatory outdoors.
Spain is now under a new state of emergency until May
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Donald Trump's seeking to win votes in the US presidential election by promising a vaccine for Covid-19.
He has been speaking at a rally in New Hampshire after the US recorded more than 84 thousand positive coronavirus cases on Friday.
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