A 23 year old woman has been killed in a dog attack in Co Limerick. It happened in Ballyneety last night.
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Staff wage increases will push some childcare providers over the edge financially. That's according to the Federation for Early Childcare providers which is calling for more Government support as Early Years services staff's pay will increase at the end of the month. 30 childcare facilities closed their doors in Cork last year.
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Two safe routes to school have been approved for Bishopstown and Glanmire. The programme will create safer routes to promote walking, cycling and scooting to school.
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and finally The State Examinations will begin today for Leaving and Junior Certificate students. English is the first subject up for both - and final exams will continue until June 25th.
