People are being advised to dispose of household electrical items with a plug or battery including TVs, washing machines, IT equipment, stereos and mobile phones.

A half Marathon is being held on the island off the west coast this morning, with joggers and walkers taking part.

The local school is calling on members of the public and local businesses to "dig deep" one final time.

This was a massive increase on the 382 admitted during the previous year.

The event will take place in Co Cavan tonight.

Councillor made an impassioned and angry plea to Monaghan County Council to make the Government pay to fix the county's roads.