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.

The Planners Report says the “upgrades are essential to tackle current operational deficiencies”.