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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
Bandon Councillor Gillian Coughlan starts her first full day as mayor of the county today.
Cllr Mary Linehan Foley handed over the chains of office following yesterday's vote.
Cathal Rasmussen has been elected as the deputy mayor.
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A rally is taking place this lunchtime over concerns about a religious ethos in the new National Maternity Hospital.
The Campaign-Against-Church-Ownership-of-Women's-Healthcare is holding the protest outside the Dail at 1 o'clock.
The Government says it wants to purchase the site on which it will be built, but the St Vincent's Hospital Group says it won't part with the land.
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Today is the 25th anniversary of the murder of the crime journalist Veronica Guerin.
She was shot dead on the Naas dual carriageway in Dublin for her coverage of drug lords.
Brian Meehan was the only person convicted of her murder - after John Gilligan was tried and cleared.
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Former US police officer Derek Chauvinis beginning a 22-and-a-half year sentence for murdering George Floyd in Minneapolis last year.
The 45-year-old was convicted in April, in a case that made global headlines and sparked protests worldwide.
The punishment fell short of the 30 years that prosecutors had pushed for.
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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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