PRICE OF A PINT SET TO RISE BY 4c FROM NEXT MONTH

Beer drinkers are set for a price hike over the coming weeks.

Drinks company Diageo announced plans for an increase to their products which will add at least 4c to the price of a pint The average price stands at €4:50 with increases set to come into effect from July 2nd. Business Journalist Vincent Wall says the company claims it's due to the rising costs of doing business.