Madeline Uí Mhealóid who is the Cavan rep for SVP says even with the number of once off measures announced in Budget 2025. people are still struggling to pay their energy bills or even buy a bag of coal.

The matter came before Judge John Aylmer at a sitting of Monaghan Circuit Court this morning.

Blood supplies are down to three days for most types including 'O' positive which is the blood type of 48 per cent of the Irish population.

A crankie box is a vintage illuminated story-telling device popular up until the end of the 19th century which displays moving illustrations to accompany song lyrics.

Closer inspection of the vehicle's NCT disc shows someone doctored the '1' digit on the year 2021 to make it appear like a '4', as in 2024.

The first double social welfare payment will happen around Halloween with the second in the first week of December. 

Kingscourt Castle Limited, who run Cabra Castle, have applied for permission to construct a single storey detached Spa and Wellness Centre.