The bodies of both men were found wrapped in plastic sheeting after being buried in a shallow grave on Lough Sheelin.

Last year saw those who took part in the Moylagh JFK 50 Mile Challenge breach the €1 million mark

A decision on the appeal is due in November.

The local SPCA says "we can only think at this stage that these three pups were dumped".

Councillor Smith says there is a "big demand" within the Mountnugent community to promote a "green agenda."

The IFA is protesting outside a number of locations today, in a call for price increases.

Part of the money raised at these events will also be donated to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.