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By Luke Sproule
image captionThe Northern Whig made its feelings clear on polling day
When voters across Ireland went to the polls on 24 May 1921 to elect two new parliaments, the stakes were high and the atmosphere tense.
The War of Independence was still raging and just weeks earlier the Government of Ireland Act had come into effect, creating two new entities - Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland - both with their own parliaments.
In Northern Ireland the newspapers of the period reflected the tension.
The language of the unionist papers was of fighting for the religious and civil liberty of Ulster and saving the new country from IRA violence, while nationalists were urged to strike a blow against the partition of Ireland.
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Covid rates rising in Cork, while Sligo is almost free
Number of virus-free areas across the country grew to 21 this week
Parts of Cork have seen an increase in infection levels. Picture Dan Linehan
Fri, 14 May, 2021 - 20:30
Maresa Fagan
County Sligo is virtually Covid-free, as the number of virus-free areas across the country grew to 21 this week.
Data on Covid-19 infection rates in 166 local electoral areas (LEAs) show an improving picture across the country but that rates are also rising in some parts, including Cork.
On Monday last, May 10, the average infection rate nationally stood at 128.1 cases per 100,000 population, down slightly on the previous week (134.1).
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces â¬1.1 million in funding for works on the Islands
Improvements to roads, piers and slipways and measures to combat coastal erosion
Further funding to be announced for our island communities in coming weeks
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Thursday, 13th May) announced almost â¬1.1 million to support a range of capital works on our offshore islands.
Funding has been approved for Cork, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal County Councils as follows:
Cork County Council
The resurfacing of island roads which are crucial for local connectivity
Repair works to piers and slipways