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<p>One employee at Penney’s store in Wilton has tested positive for the virus. File Picture</p>

MUNSTER

Cork Covid cases: Penneys, nursing home and school confirm positive tests

Three separate premises in Cork City have confirmed positive cases of Covid-19 this morning. Care Choice nursing in Montenotte has confirmed an incidence of Covid-19 at its facility following 'proactive testing'.

<p>Sr Irene Gibson, Carmelite Nun of the Holy Face of Jesus, leaving Skibbereen District Court today with Sr Anne Marie of the Holy Family Carmelite Hermitage, Leap, Co Cork. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision</p>

NEWS

Nun given until June to move from West Cork home after breaching planning laws

Sr Irene had been convicted over unauthorised development of pods near Leap

<p>The County Library at Cork County Hall: One of the services that is facing possible cuts due to the huge reduction in the council coffers.</p>

COMMENT-ANALYSIS

Sean O'Riordan: Cork council 'can’t go cap in hand all the time' to Government

Sean O’Riordan looks at the challenges Cork County Council faces against the backdrop of Covid-19 as it prepares an unprecedented budget

Joshua Allen arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

MUNSTER

Joshua Allen arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

Missing Madeleine McCann

WORLD

Suspect in Madeleine McCann case being investigated over alleged rape of Irish woman 16 years ago

Cork firm secures €600k investment for Asia Pacific expansion

COMPANIES

Cork firm secures €600k investment for Asia Pacific expansion

A general view of the Aviva Stadium ahead of the game 8/2/2020

SOCCER

IRFU have 'no interest in running Aviva Stadium at a profit', Dundalk FC chairman claims

Brush with genius: Jessica's clever poster wins national competition

HEALTH-WELLBEING

Brush with genius: Jessica's clever poster wins national competition

The Great British Bake Off 2020

CULTURE

Tuesday's TV highlights: Great British Bake-Off returns, more strangeness in Third Day

News

Coronavirus - Fri Sep 18, 2020

Taoiseach rejects criticism of special advisors for junior ministers

The government has been criticised for approving ministerial advisors for 10 junior ministers. The original plan would have seen all 17 junior ministers with their own advisors, but the government reduced the number.

Mary Lou 'gobsmacked' at government hiring advisors at time of PUP cuts

Mary Lou 'gobsmacked' at government hiring advisors at time of PUP cuts

POLITICS Ludlow_Ireland

Cross-border investigation to be held into 1976 murder of Co Louth man

Swine flu

HSE: No concern over flu vaccine amid shortage fears

sport

Sale v Bristol - Gallagher Premiership - AJ Bell Stadium

Bristol coach Pat Lam says no fans for six months will have ‘huge impact’

'We’re a business and having fans attend games is a core part of our business'

Corofin v Moorefield - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

'A turn-up for the books': Gary Sice a shock recall to Galway football panel

Shane Lowry to lead 11-strong home contingent as Irish Open tee times announced

Shane Lowry to lead 11-strong home contingent as Irish Open tee times announced

Everton v Salford City - Carabao Cup - Second Round - Goodison Park

Joao Virginia eyes Carabao Cup as a route to success for Everton

Lifestyle

Five intimate wedding venues to make your small wedding feel extra special

Five intimate wedding venues to make your small wedding feel extra special

Covid-19 has forced many couples to downsize their wedding party and innovate with online offerings. Rather than feel dismayed at the restrictions, why not check out some unique venues to give your wedding day a special touch

How to make a small wedding feel special, even for virtual guests

How to make a small wedding feel special, even for virtual guests

Nicola Coughlan: From Derry Girls to new series Bridgerton

Nicola Coughlan: From Derry Girls to new series Bridgerton

Statues erected to celebrate sisters overshadowed by more famous brothers

Statues erected to celebrate sisters overshadowed by more famous brothers

Business

Conservative Party annual conference 2018

Wetherspoon eyes opening bars in Irish airports

Chairman Tim Martin hits out at lockdowns, claiming net result is 'economic chaos'

TikTok users

Spread of suicide videos on TikTok was ‘co-ordinated attack’, UK MPs told

Cork firm to host procurement sequel to Kasparov vs Deep Blue

Cork firm to host procurement sequel to Kasparov vs Deep Blue

Pfizer Inc. Research And Development Center Ahead Of Earnings Figures

Pfizer and BioNTech may know before rivals about Covid vaccine shot

Property

Why this Cobh residence rings every bell for design

Why this Cobh residence rings every bell for design

Kya deLongchamps visits a coastal rebuild that conjures energy efficiency and chic from the ground up

Approval for 123 one and two-bed apartments in Cork suburb

Approval for 123 one and two-bed apartments in Cork suburb

Attractive East Cork four-bed has plenty of family space

Fountainstown to Douglas: Four homes for less than €300,000

Close-up of Male Elephant

Richard Collins: Trophy hunters kill vital education resource

Viewpoints

From Chernobyl child to reluctant politician: Sveta leads the charge for change in Belarus

From Chernobyl child to reluctant politician: Sveta leads the charge for change in Belarus

Political unrest is nothing new for Belarusians but a challenge to Alexander Lukashenko’s 26-year reign by reluctant leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is raising hopes that the former Soviet state is on the cusp of true change. Maresa Fagan examines the Irish connections with Belarus

Appledore Shipyard to reopen

Therese Raphael: Boris Johnson stumbles from crisis to crisis

Politics of fear has replaced politics of possibility - President Higgins

Politics of fear has replaced politics of possibility - President Higgins

Supreme Court Obit Ginsburg

TP O'Mahony: RBG was a giant of the American legal system

our columnists

Fergus Finlay: We must all care more about consequences than the goalposts

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Terry Prone: Many smart people in public life need to learn when to stop talking

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Daniel McConnell: Basis for locking Dublin down again is flawed, crude, and unfair

Joyce Fegan: Where is Covid-19 disinformation coming from?

World

Coronavirus - Tue Sep 22, 2020

Boris Johnson announces new coronavirus restrictions in the UK

Boris Johnson has announced a host of new coronavirus restrictions for England to combat the sharp rise in cases.

US Election

Trump: Covid-19 'affects virtually nobody' as US deaths hit 200k

Congress Romney

Romney backs voting on Supreme Court nominee in boost for Trump

Stock

Weddings in England capped at 15 people, Boris Johnson announces

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