The body was found in a house on Waring Street in Ballymena yesterday morning.

There are reports of hazardous icy stretches along the N3 between Cavan and Virginia.

According to the local fire officer it is "important" for households to ensure that they are not exposed to a chimney fire.

Sonya McMahon from 'Help Our Homeless' run by her and her family offer food to the homeless in the city 365 days a year.

He has warned local road users to never drive under the influence of drink or drugs.

Gardaí carried out an examination of the scene and an investigations are ongoing.

The Irish Hospice Foundation is advising people to take care of themselves and those around them who may have been recently bereaved.

Aoife Flanagan, a vet with the Cavan vet clinic says that there are a number of things this time of year that are toxic for animals.