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The Central Statistics Office has reported a 4.6% increase in food and drink prices over the past year. This is notably higher than the general cost of living increase of 1.8%, with significant jumps in the prices of meat, milk, and butter. The price of sirloin steak has risen from an average of €17.26 per kilo last year to €22.12 now. Roast beef has increased from €12.64 to €15.20 per kilo. The CSO also noted significant price increases for lamb and fish. A pound of butter now costs an average of €4.83, up €1.10 from June of last year. Two…

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A road in Cork melted on Thursday, prompting a road safety warning as Ireland experienced soaring temperatures. Despite efforts by council workers to spread grit on the slippery road surface, motorists were strongly advised to avoid Lower Goggins Hill, a local road located between Ballinhassig and Crossbarry, in an area known locally as ‘the mountain’, until the weather cools down. However, with forecasters predicting even hotter days ahead, concerns were raised regarding the potential closure of this key route, which is heavily used by hundreds of motorists daily traveling from the west of Cork city towards Crossbarry and Halfway. Cllr…

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A major charity event is planned next month to honor the memory of Buncrana teenager Rocco McGinley, RIP, and support families in need. To mark what would have been Rocco’s 18th birthday weekend, a charity ball will be held at The Inishowen Gateway on Friday, August 8th. Proceeds from the event will benefit Aoibheann’s Pink Tie and The Gavin Glynn Foundation. Rocco, a student at Scoil Mhuire Buncrana, tragically passed away at the age of 15 after a two-year battle with terminal brain cancer. Following a significant fundraising campaign, ‘Rocco’s Road to Recovery,’ Rocco was able to receive intensive treatment…

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TikTok is facing a new European Union privacy investigation concerning the transfer of user data to China, according to regulators. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched this inquiry following a previous investigation that concluded earlier this year with a €530 million (£456 million) fine. The initial probe found that the video-sharing application exposed users to potential surveillance by allowing remote access to their data from within China. As TikTok’s lead data privacy regulator within the 27-nation EU, the Irish national watchdog oversees compliance due to the company’s European headquarters being located in Dublin. The purpose of the inquiry is…

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European officials have reached a new agreement with Israel aimed at facilitating the delivery of essential food and fuel to Gaza, according to the European Union’s foreign policy chief. This announcement coincides with a perceived decline in the prospects for a near-term ceasefire agreement, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to depart Washington following meetings with US President Donald Trump. Despite the fading ceasefire prospects, US officials remain optimistic that progress can be made by restarting high-level negotiations, mediated by Egypt and Qatar with involvement from White House envoy Steve Witkoff. “We’re closer than we’ve been in quite a…

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Sponsored Post Include Youth and Specsavers Letterkenny have announced a new partnership to raise awareness and funds for young people in the local community. Include Youth has been supporting care-experienced and disadvantaged young people for over 45 years. Their support model provides life-changing opportunities through programmes focused on personal development, good relations, citizenship, and employability. This collaboration with Specsavers Letterkenny aims to empower young people. Over the next year, they will work together to create opportunities for young people to develop skills, build confidence, and explore career paths. Plans include employability workshops, workplace tours, and hands-on experiences to develop practical…

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