Cork road closures today & new retail range
Commuters in Cork city should prepare for travel disruptions today during a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Meanwhile, shoppers will see a new range of Irish products in local convenience stores, and Northern Ireland has introduced new monitoring rules for the meat industry.
Expect traffic delays and road closures in Cork today, Thursday, as President von der Leyen meets with government leaders. Gaol Walk is closed to the public, and gardaí have warned of "rolling disruptions" to traffic throughout the city during the high-profile visit.
Away from diplomatic events, customers at Spar, Eurospar, Mace, and Londis will now have access to a new exclusive food range. BWG Foods has launched 'Market Square Select', a brand featuring products from Irish suppliers that is being rolled out to stores nationwide.
In a similar move toward stricter standards, a new law in Northern Ireland now makes CCTV mandatory in all slaughterhouses. The legislation, approved by MLAs (members of the Northern Ireland Assembly), requires abattoirs to install cameras to monitor animal welfare and processing.
Finally, those with old currency should check for rare Irish banknotes, as "extremely rare" notes are expected to fetch high prices at an upcoming auction.
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