Locals fundraised significant monies over a decade ago to put this facility in place.

Turnover increased by 17.7% from €269.9m to €317.7m.

One motorist in Co Monaghan was detected by Gardai within the first two hours of today's road safety initiative.

A new respite centre will be developed and a site is currently being earmarked.

Areas close to motorways are particularly vulnerable to burglaries.

'Funding recipients include organisations providing vital supports to communities'

The alert across Britain and Northern Ireland on Sunday is for testing purposes.

The Asthma Society of Ireland says there are ways of managing hay fever.