Minister Harris had high praise for existing institutes in both Cavan and Monaghan.

Deputy Carthy commended the work of local authority crews and communities who worked together to clear roads and support those most vulnerable during both storm's this week.

Both local authorities reported to Northern Sound they each dealt with over 100 tossed trees in their respective areas.

ESB say they expect to have power restored to all impacted customers by around 5 o'clock this evening. 

This year Aaron has been swimming 1k a day and will continue until the end of January.

PSNI archaeologists have uncovered ancient human remains carbon dated as old as 2,000-2,500 years.