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• Diageo Confirms Price Of Pints Will Rise

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• Lucan Woman To Appeal Six-Month Sentence Over Threatening Messages To Tánaiste

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• Some Kildare Branches Among First To Get Upgraded ATMs In Major Bank Of Ireland Spend

  The ATMs will handle both withdrawals and lodgements - with most able to recycle cash, meaning money lodged can be used for withdrawals.

• Government To Fast-Track Laws To Fine Tech Companies That Abuse AI

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• "Brave" 11-Year-Old Naas Girl Enrolled In Clinical Trial In UK Following Rare Cancer Diagnosis

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