he temporary festive roles are in Tesco stores in Cavan Town, Bailieboro and Monaghan town.

Police received reports of alcohol thefts in Main Street and Moorlough Road, Lisnakea and a premises in Newtownbutler on Sunday past.

The attraction for minor celebrities who take part in the show is a boost to earnings and popularity but, participants are tested by all sorts first.

Shane McGovern was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court yesterday.

A host of events will take place locally.

According to figures contained in the Irish Independent, anyone who booked a test in Monaghan last week may have to wait until at least February 24th to sit their test

One car was spotted driving at 135km per hour in an 80km on the N3 between Cavan and Cootehill.

A 55 year old man was taken into custody yesterday morning, on suspicion of her murder.