Skills such as stonemasonry, carpentry, blacksmithing, plastering, thatching and painting are needed for the conservation, repair and maintenance of historic buildings and structures in Ireland. 

Of the 261 granted permission, Monaghan had the highest proportion of granted application at 151 whilst Cavan had 110. 

The alleged assault occurred at The Elms, Lough na Glack this afternoon.

Funding of over €800,000 was provided for three Monaghan projects.

The festival will take place during the 25th and 26th of April.

The dog and puppies are doing well and are in the care of Cavan SPCA.

Brenda Emmanuel (34), who was previously living in hostel accommodation in Carrickmacross.

Uisce Éireann was found to have committed a water pollution breach.