On today’s show, Dermot Jewell from Consumer Association of Ireland was a guest of the show to discuss a new survey by the CAI, which shows further increases in the price of many branded food products. Research – carried out in the middle of February – found that across a typical supermarket basket of 19 branded goods average prices have increased by 2.16% in comparison to January 2013. The CAI has been tracking the cost of supermarket baskets of branded goods since 2000 to show changes in grocery price trends.
Bella Hehir also joined Máire on the show to let listeners know all about the Ennis Happy Go Lucky Ladies Group. The group meet up every second Tuesday night in the Community Centre, Chapel Lane. All Ladies are welcome to come along on the night for a cuppa, chat, arts & crafts etc. Subsequent gatherings will follow on a fortnightly basis.
Davy Ryan from Newmarket on Fergus also joined Máire to talk about the 5th annual Pakie Ryan run takes place on Saturday next – March 15th. Check out pakieryanrun.com for details on how to register. The event has raised over 140 thousand euro to date for a wide range of charitable causes. This year funds go to Mid Western Cancer Care, Corbett Suicide Prevention, Seeking Vision, Stroke Support and Senior Citizens Meals on Heels. Those who wish to take part have three choices on offer; 10km run, 10 Mile run, a 5km walk or a 30km/50km Cycle. They had 1,414 participants in 2010 for the inaugural event while 2011 saw 1,700 participants and 1,841 in 2012.
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