The current retirement age is 55, with an option to extend that to 58 if they pass a medical.

As a result of the recent funding the route can now proceed to phase 2 of development.

The meeting heard that a pipeline was laid between the two football pitches while a road was raised in Lacken.

'Cavan councillor wants answers from Minister Eamon Ryan'

Cllr O'Reilly told Northern Sound that the late Con Smith had a "vast array" of business interests both locally and throughout the country.