Days later, three seven-week-old kittens were found dumped close to a lake and in a similar condition.

Councillor John Paul Feeley also welcomed the announcement but described the progress on repairs as "inadequate".

Deputy Smyth has received hundreds of queries to her Constituency office on the issue.

Cavan club championships results weekending August 7

Liam McDonald’s stoppage-time goal saw Donaghmoyne open their Monaghan SFC campaign with a 2-12 to 1-13 victory away to Clontribret.