The Vintners Federation of Ireland have raised concern about the decline in domestic tourism spend due to the cost of living crisis.
It's after one of the world's largest drinks companies announced they will be increasing the cost of a pint by 4 cent excluding VAT next month.
Diageo raised prices by 12 cent a pint in February and say the latest price hike is down to increased business costs.
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The funeral will take place this morning of Dublin woman Kirsty Ward who was killed in Spain earlier this month.
The 36 year old was found dead in a corridor of the Magnolia Hotel in Salou.
A 30-year-old man, who is understood to have known Kirsty was arrested by police on suspicion of killing her.
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New research shows Ireland is in line with its European counterparts when it comes to housing affordability.
The ESRI compared the ratio between a household's income and the amount paid on housing in 15 similar economies across Europe.
It found that, on average, Irish households pay one fifth of net income on their rent or mortgage - ranking sixth.
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Two people have been killed in a shooting in Auckland in New Zealand - just hours before the start of the World Cup
It happened on a construction site, not far from a hotel where several teams, including the Norway squad, have been staying.
The tournament will go ahead as planned.
