The Top Four Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
The head of the HSE, Paul Reid, says a drop in the positivity rate of people with Covid-19 gives hope for the future.
In the last seven days, the rate of those testing positive has declined from 8.9 to 5.8 percent.
It comes as 7 more people with the virus have died and there has been 777 new cases - 41 of those in Cork.
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A man who was arrested by Gardai after they found a child, aged 10, driving a mini-scrambler motorbike dangerously around a public green in Cork, has been released.
The incident happened at around 5.30pm on Thursday evening when officers responded to a complaint that the bike was being driven unsafely at a park in Fairhill.
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A status yellow windfall warning remains in place in Cork until 10 o'clock this morning.
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Cork's winter swimmers are being warned to exercise with caution if they're taking to the sea this October Bank Holiday.
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