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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
Gardaí at Midleton are appealing for witnesses following a fatal car collision yesterday afternoon.
The driver, a 70-year-old man, was the sole occupant of the SUV.
He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on 021- 4621550 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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Calls have been made for the establishment of a memorial, and park, on the former Bessborough estate.
It comes after plans for apartments on the site of the former Mother and Baby home were rejected by An Bord Pleanala at end of last month.
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EU leaders are set to warn the British Prime Minister they're prepared to start a trade war over the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol.
German chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold one-to-one talks with Boris Johnson at the G7 in Cornwall later.
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A public health expert in UCC says the slight rise in the Delta variant in Ireland is a 'real worry' given the trends in the UK.
There were 126 cases of the Delta strain here by May 29th - which is reported to be an increase of ten.
Professor Ivan Perry of UCC says the Delta mutation in the UK is a concern given the number travelling to the Republic
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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