The top four things you need to know now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
The planning appeals tribunal is to begin an oral hearing on the future of the site of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home in the city today.
Property developer MWB has plans to build 67 apartments on the site.
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Health officials will today consider new advice on the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine - and whether to use the jab in Ireland.
The European Medicines Agency yesterday found there's a possible link between the vaccine and very rare blood clots.
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Former US police officer, Derek Chauvin, has been found guilty of murdering George Floyd in Minneapolis last May.
Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes.
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Almost 392 litres of homemade alcohol was seized in Irish prisons last year.
Nearly half of the total was found in Mountjoy Prison - involving 192 litres of 'hooch' while 35 litres was found in Cork jail.
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
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