The Tánaiste's paid tribute to a famous Cork Chipper - which is closing its doors on Sunday after more than 70 years. Micheál Martin's posted on X - saying the Jackie Lennox Chip Shop on Bandon Road is an iconic institution, and the family have made an outstanding contribution to Cork life and folklore.
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A universal electricity credit and increases to social welfare payments are among spending measures expected in today's Budget announcement. 2 double-payments of child benefit is expected to be given out before Christmas, along with a one-off €250 electricity credit.
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A 71 year old man, from Glanmire, has been killed in a hurricane in the US. Aidan Bowles who moved to the states over 30 years ago, died when Hurricane Helene ripped through Pinellas County in Florida. At least 131 people have been killed and two million are without power across Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.
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and finally UK toy giant Hamleys has predicted what will be the best sellers during the festive period. A singing doll from the latest Moana film and a Lego Transformer set are expected to top this year's letters to Santa.
