Basic investigations suggest the flooding is caused by an old stone culvert which may have broken during earlier improvement works.

Mr Reilly who has offices in Cavan, Bailieborough, Granard and Longford also said the workplace pension enrollment scheme which is due to start in January next year was an added burden on local small businesses.

Cavan-based accountant and financial advisor said yesterday's budget was "very inflationary" and did "not tackle the cost of living crisis".

The Bishop of Kilmore has announced changes in appointments effective from September in many local parishes.

The father of a Bailieborough boy who has been announced as a Woodie's Heroes ambassador has spoken of his delight at being involved with the autism charity that helped his family.

Daniel's father Mark says Piper has not just changed Daniel's life but the family as a whole.

Diversions are in place and Gardaí are advising motorists to avoid the area