The first public consultation takes place this afternoon in the Seven Horseshoes Hotel.

It's a protected structure which dates back to the early 1900s.

The clinic is walk-in only with no bookings required.

The indicative route options for the 40 kilometre project have been published.

The €221m fund is dependent on two main terms.

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

Brendan Smith says this follows "continued efforts" to secure increased resources for the area.