It comes as property prices and demand for housing continue to rise across the region.

SNAP told councillors the old 'Tech' building was not suitable for children with additional needs like mobility issues for practical reasons. 

News of her passing drew a hundreds of touching tributes from local people whose lives she touched with her 'personal touch' as a hotelier.

Planning permission was granted with 6 conditions attached.

A decision on the planning is due at the end of February.

Met Éireann is warning foggy conditions will lead to impaired visibility.

Data in today's Irish Independent offered a breakdown of dog-fouling offences reported by 28 local authorities.

Money muling is when an individual, commonly referred to as a 'money mule' moves the proceeds of crime on behalf of criminals,