IN IRELAND the cost of essentials such as butter, meat and olive oil continues to rise, according to a new analysis of Eurostat data. Butter alone has jumped by nearly 50% in the past five years, with an 8% surge recorded just this year. Price hikes in staple items like sugar (up 56% in a decade) and olive oil (up 53%) are hitting households hard, especially as inflation in … [Read more...] about Inflation soars in Ireland, with the price of butter up 50% in the past 5 years
‘Alarming’ number of adults in Ireland would help children use cigarette vending machines
A NEW study has found an “alarming” number of adults in Ireland would be prepared to help children use self-service cigarette vending machines On September 29 legislation will come into effect across the country banning the use of tobacco vending machines. Tobacco vending machines are set to be outlawed in Ireland from the end of this month With the end date in sight, a … [Read more...] about ‘Alarming’ number of adults in Ireland would help children use cigarette vending machines
£1m in Olympic legacy funding will support grassroots sports across North
FUNDING of £1m has been earmarked to support grassroots sports clubs across Northern Ireland. The capital investment was announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons this week as part of the region’s first Olympic Legacy Fund. “Last year we all cheered on our athletes as they took home a record-breaking medal haul,” Minister Lyons said. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons … [Read more...] about £1m in Olympic legacy funding will support grassroots sports across North
Reward offered for information on stolen quad bikes
A REWARD has been offered for anyone who can provide information about a series of thefts of quad bikes across Northern Ireland. The recent spate of “high value agricultural thefts” have happened in the Fermanagh & Omagh and Mid Ulster areas, the PSNI confirmed in a statement this week. “The independent charity Crimestoppers is now offering a reward,” they added. “From … [Read more...] about Reward offered for information on stolen quad bikes
Man being treated for life-threatening injuries following Cork collision
A MAN is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being involved in a two-vehicle collision in Co. Cork. Two cars collided on the N73 near Mallow at around 7.30am yesterday morning (September 17), it was confirmed in a statement from Gardaí. “One of the drivers, a man in his 20s, was taken to Cork University Hospital for the treatment of life-threatening injuries,” they … [Read more...] about Man being treated for life-threatening injuries following Cork collision