Top four things you need to know - Thursday June 10th
The top four things you need to know for Thursday morning, June 10th
People in their 30s are set to be able to register for a Covid-19 vaccine next week, according to a NPHET member.
The HSE says it expects registration for 30 to 39 year olds to open online shortly.
Over 3.1 million vaccines have been administered so far - with registration still open for 40 to 69 year olds.
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It could take another 3 years for housing construction to build back up to the levels needed to meet demand.
That's one of the findings in the latest Housing Market monitor from the Banking and Payments Federation.
The survey reveals that housing activity recovered strongly at the start of the year, despite public health measures shutting down building sites.
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Almost €270,000 from the Dormant Accounts Fund is to be allocated to sporting projects in Cork.
The money will be used for a range of new sport and physical activity projects across the city and county.
The €5.9 million fund aims to engage with communities across the country and has a particular focus on people with disabilities, those who are educationally disadvantaged or people from disadvantaged communities.
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People across Ireland will experience a solar eclipse today.
The cosmic spectacle will last for almost 3 hours and will see the sun being blocked out by the moon.
There's a mixed chance of seeing it with cloudy skies forecast for the west and sunny breaks elsewhere.
People are being urged not to look directly at the sun while the partial eclipse is happening.
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