The Top Four Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
The Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland is reporting that musicians and performers are furious because live entertainment has been closed for nearly 500 days.
Some musicians are questioning if they can afford to stay in the entertainment industry as the sector remains closed.
That's according to musician and owner of the Cork based band J90, Ed McCarthy.
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200,000 people are set to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 up to two months early, according to a government minister.
It's due to the accelerated programme, which will allow 18 to 34 year olds get a Johnson and Johnson jab in a pharmacy from Monday.
The HSE says there's been a 'phenomenal response' since the announcement was made yesterday.
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Peace in the North will be damaged if changes aren't made to the Northern Ireland protocol, that's according to Brandon Lewis and David Frost.
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State and the UK's Brexit minister have written a joint article in the Irish Times.
They say this week's extension on the chilled meats grace period is welcome, but it addresses only a small part of the underlying problem.
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Authorities in Florida say two more bodies have been found in the rubble of a partially collapsed block of apartments.
20 people are now confirmed dead while 128 remain unaccounted for.
US President Joe Biden has visited the families of those affected by last week's collapse.
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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