CAP reform talks: Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Ireland can steer EU states to consensus on post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy funding as the wider EU budget debate drags on, with the Tullamore Show spotlighting how vital CAP is to Irish farm incomes and food security. Farm pressure: IFA president Francie Gorman warns further CAP cuts could mean “Armageddon” for Irish agriculture, arguing any extra trimming before the budget deal is struck would slash payments and undermine entitlements. High street shift in Athlone: New nail, beauty and vape businesses are taking units on Athlone’s main retail stretch, reflecting how Irish town centres are adapting as traditional retail faces tougher conditions. Food safety recall: SuperValu issues an urgent recall of €1.40 Sesame Seeds over Salmonella risk, urging customers not to eat affected batches. Waste and health concerns: Planners ask for more information on Indaver’s proposed Ringaskiddy incinerator, focusing on how PFAS (“forever chemicals”) would be destroyed and whether the plant meets energy recovery criteria. Organised crime update: Suspected mob boss Daniel Kinahan has landed in Dublin after years on the run, with major security measures reported ahead of his expected court process. Agriculture in action: The Tullamore Show’s livestock and machinery draw crowds, while on-farm lamb production events across Meath highlight practical systems and breeding performance.