Gardai discovered the NCT had expired by six months on one vehicle.

'Despite the adverse weather, a large crowd gathered to celebrate the event'

Today's celebrations begin in Carrickmacross at 11am.

'There is a need in rural areas for people to look out for one another'

Notices were issued for speeding, bald tyres, holding mobile phones while driving and the non wearing of seatbelts.

Cavan-Monaghan Garda Division say substances, such as alcohol, could still be in people's system the next day.

Alan McGovern formally took up the position this week.

2,248 knives were confiscated by gardaí last year.