The Top 4 Things You Need To Know Now
The stories making the headlines across Cork this morning
An anti-lockdown protest in the city gets underway at 2pm today and organisers say they're expecting a significant turnout.
A march will begin at the National Monument on Grand Parade before finishing outside Brown Thomas on St Patrick St where crowds will be addressed by a number of speakers who will call for an end to lockdown.
The event is being organised by the ‘Independent Campaign for TRUTH & Proper Public Healthcare' who say they want to raise awareness of people's rights and highlight the impacts of the restrictions.
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Gardai say it 'beggers belief' that NIAC believe they're no more at risk from Covid-19 than staff working from home.
The Garda Representative Association says their members are furious at being left off the priority vaccine list, and they've written to the Taoiseach asking why they've been abandoned.
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Eight police officers have been injured following a riot that took place in South Belfast last night.
Police attended the Sandy Row area at 8pm where a small protest escalated into an attack on police.
Rioters threw a number of objects at officers, including metal rods, fireworks and manhole covers.
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Joe Biden says he's 'heartbroken' to learn a police officer's been killed outside the US Capitol in Washington DC.
William Evans had served with the force for 18 years, when he was hit by a car which was driven into barricades outside the building.
Another officer's in a stable condition in hospital.
The suspect - who was carrying a knife - was shot dead.
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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