He is running 25 kilometres from Ballyjamesduff to Ballymachugh, to Kildrumferton and back to Ballyjamesduff this Sunday.

Stiofán Mac Brádaigh from Ballyjamesduff said it was "wonderful" to complete the challenge for such a worthy cause.

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.

There are 16 wheelchair users among the 26 Cavan/Monaghan Honorary Gardaí Division or Little Blue Heroes.

Her comments come after a note was left in to the Joe Finnegan Show from Kate in Mountnugent who struggled to find a Garda Station that was manned in the Cavan area.

St Clare's College in Ballyjamesduff has started the academic year with lifesaving CPR skills.

David Cahill is calling for Ireland to offer support including sporting scholarships to athletes from the countries that have never won an Olympic or Paralympic medal.

The Ballyjamesduff native has worked at Liffey Meats for over 12 years.