According to the report, Cavan had the highest proportion of beds contracted to the Government in this region

Paul Lynch, the chairperson of the Cavan Tidy towns group says the news for Cavan is disappointing but he sees it as a challenge.

The Threemilehouse native said but he was honoured to take up the job as treasurer of the biggest farming organisation in the country.

Mr Herron strangled one of Ballybay's most loved citizens leaving the Monaghan town reeling to this day.

Cllr Colm Carthy stressed the urgency of getting roads gritted following heavy frost.

Accessibility is an issue for the increasingly ageing population, carers and groups like parents with buggies

Gardaí in Cavan are appealing to anyone with information to get in touch.

The new Climate Action Fund will see an investment of €439,000 for communities throughout County Cavan.