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What you need to know this Friday lunchtime:In News- The family of a baby who died after being attacked by a dog are asking people to be “vigilant and careful” when considering whether they want to bring a dog into their home and an investigation is underway into an alleged assault on a Gardai in North Cork.In Sport- Cork faces Limerick in the McGrath Cup final and Chris Wood is to join Nottingham on loan from Newcastle.

What you need to know this Thursday lunchtime:In News- The Lord Mayor says it's time a debate was starting on how best to tackle Knife crime and Holly Cairns has spoken out about the abuse faced by women in politics. In Sports- The omission of Joey Carbery is the main talking point over the naming of the 2023 Six Nations squad and Manchester City faces Spurs in the Premier League.

What you need to know this Wednesday lunchtime:In News- The body of a man who was discovered in a boarded up house in Mallow has been formally identified and the Lord Mayor of Cork City has called for a Knife Amnesty.In Sport- Ireland Under 21 head coach Richie Murphy has named his squad for their upcoming Six Nations campaign and Leeds United are at home to Cardiff City in the Championship.

What you need to know this Tuesday lunchtime:In News- Former Consultant Dr Chris Luke says it's time CEO's and Politicians are held responsible for overcrowding in Hospitals and Gardai have launched an investigation after an alleged stabbing in Carrigaline last night.In Sport- Liverpool play away to Wolves tonight and Cork City take on UCC in a friendly.

What you need to know this Monday lunchtime:In News- LauraLynn Children’s Hospice are starting what will be their first full calendar year at their new Mallow hub and say they expect demand for the service to grow into 2023 and there were over 506 people without a bed in Irish Hospitals this morning. In Sport- Cork Hurling boss says he's pleased with the way things are going for his team so far and the latest from the Australian Tennis Open.

What you need to know this Friday lunchtime:In News- A supervised injection centre in the City could help to prevent certain risks associated with drug use and a new survey shows that just 41 properties were available to rent under the Housing Assistance Payments scheme last month. In Sport- The venues for both of the McGrath Cup games this weekend have changed and pressure is mounting on Chelsea boss Graham Potter after their loss to Fulham.

What you need to know this Thursday lunchtime:In News- Junior Minister Damien English has resigned and today marks the 12 month anniversary of Ashling Murphy's death.In Sport- Ballygibblen are on their way to Croke Park for the 2nd year in a row and Fullham host Chelsea in the Premier League tonight.

What you need to know this Wednesday lunchtime: In News- Some publicans will be focused on simply surviving between now and the start of the tourist season in March and nearly 700 children under the age of 14 have been hospitalised with the flu so far this winter.In Sport- Owen Farrell is free to play in the Rugby Six Nations the semi-final lineup of the EFL Cup will be completed tonight.

What you need to know this Tuesday lunchtime:In News- Gardai are continuing to investigate the fatal assault of Matt O'Neill in Carrigaline and a postmortem is due to take place on the body of a man who died in a house fire in North Cork.In Sport- The Canon O'Brien Cup takes place this evening and there are two quarter-finals this evening in the Carabao Cup.

What you need to know this Monday lunchtime: In News- There are 489 people on trolleys in Hospitals across the country according to the INMO and treating certain illnesses through your doctor or pharmacy is becoming more difficult because of a lack of supplies. In Sport- Lee Keegan has retired from intercounty Football and Owen Farrell could miss the start of England's Six Nations campaign.