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Firefighters in England were dispatched to conduct an unusual rescue when a calf was found sinking into a slurry pit.

Firefighters in England were dispatched to conduct an unusual rescue when a calf was found sinking into a slurry pit.

FIREFIGHTERS have reminded the public of the dangers of open water after a spate of incidents in the county - including a recent ‘life or death’ river rescue. As the warmer weather approaches, fire crews are urging the public to remain vigilant of the open water following a number of serious call outs. The warning comes after a man died in the River Eden near Lazonby over the weekend after falling out of a boat. Fire crews from Ulverston also attended a ‘life or death’ rescue last Wednesday after a pair of canoeists capsized into the fast-flowing River Leven. Gareth Brownson...

elaine@TheCork.ie The burning of Cork by Crown forces took place on the night of 11–12 December 1920, during the Irish War of Independence.  |More than 40 business premises, and 300 homes were destroyed, across five acres of the City centre. Lots of events across Friday, Saturday, Sunday to mark the anniversary – involving Lord Mayor, Taoiseach and more. Programme of events for today, Friday (11 December 2020) A Covid-19 compliant ceremony, attended by the Lord Mayor of Cork, will be broadcast on the Cork City Council Facebook page at 10.30pm this evening to mark the centenary of the Bur...