The local childcare manager says financial support is needed, particularly for rural childcare facilities.

Christine told Northern Sound, "SOSAD has been standing on its own two feet for 17 years now, we've only ever expanded our services and it’s about time someone backs us up because we deserve it and we need it."

The bursary scheme is designed to support youth arts projects that nurture young people's creativity and skill development.

Negotiations led to the standoff in Portlaw, Co. Waterford being resolved shortly after 7 o'clock last night and a media blackout lifted.

The Sports Minister committed €31.3m to the sport sector with €375,864 of it going to County Cavan.

Deputy Bennett said she will stress to the Fianna Fáil / Fine Gael government how vital the service is to local people.

Our 24/7 Freephone Helpline (1800 901 909) will remain open, and our free counselling services will continue.”

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. an open day and exhibition of 'The Story of the St Louis Sisters in Monaghan' will take place at St Louis Secondary School.