This new route announcement follows the introduction of the Local Link route 171 in July and the new Regional 170 bus route last month.

The motorist was stopped outside the town of Carrickmacross following a Gardaí checkpoint.

Farm leaders did not engage with the Agriculture Minister yesterday over new nitrate rules.

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.

An allocation of €40,000 has been provided to progress the local cycle path scheme.

The dog owner was fined in relation to an incident which took place last February.