The Top 4 Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the news across Cork
New funding has been announced to tackle illegal dumping.
Environment Minister Richard Bruton is setting aside 3 million euro to stamp out the practice.
It comes as the struggle continues at Ellis's Yard in Cork where Contractors have removed around 200 tonnes of rubbish that was dumped at the site over the past 18 months
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The number of people on trolleys in hospitals across the country is on the rise.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation figures for March are up 14 per cent on February.
Cork University Hospital is the second worst affected in the country with 870 people waiting on a bed.
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Gardai in Carrigaline are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a young teen
14 year old Jordan Deasy was last seen on Friday
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Fire crews were kept busy overnight with a number of gorse fires breaking out across the county
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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