The remains were not those of anyone belonging to the family buried in the grave and Gardaí say they are trying to correctly identify the remains found in the plot.

For almost 14 long years, Lucia and Jim O'Farrell have lived every parent's worst nightmare.

In total across the country Irish residents spent a total of 36.7 million nights on domestic trips in 2024.

Prices in Cavan town increased to €220,000, up 4.8pc during this period.

Minister Smyth focused on Cyber security and how the advancement of technology can assist small countries like Ireland in a digital attack.

Dan Malone from the National Pensions Helpline said the first thing to do is to complete a call-back form with HMRC by April 5th.

Gardaí are now stepping in to try and identify the remains that were found in this plot which are not associated with the family. 

Plans for the new houses were granted by Monaghan County Council but it was then appealed to An Bórd Pleanála