The Federation of Early Childhood Providers has launched a new publication asking the Government to boost funding and protect businesses from the cost of living crisis. At least 30 childcare facilities closed in Cork last year.
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A 43-year-old man found not guilty for murdering his brother for reason of insanity in Carrigaline has been remanded in care. John Murphy Junior of Seaview Avenue, Carrigaline went on trial last month charged with the murder of his younger brother Shane Murphy and attempted murder of his father John Weeshie Murphy on March 26th 2022.
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Ireland's Bambie Thug has put Ireland through to the final of the Eurovision on Saturday night. The Cork singer-songwriter has become the first Irish Eurovision Song Contest finalist since 2018.
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and John Krasinski says it's always cool to have an imagination. The director and actor was at the UK premiere of his new film 'If' in London last night, which sees a girl reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.
