The total development would consist of 18 new units.

It marks the first time the relics will have left Germany in 1,300 years.

In his first address as Chairperson, Cllr. David Maxwell paid tribute to the outgoing Chairperson, Cllr. PJ O'Hanlon.

 The overall turnout in County Cavan for the local elections was little over half at 55.49 per cent and only slightly better in Monaghan at 56.09 per cent.

The first event will take place tomorrow at 5pm, with an array of high quality work on display.

On Tower Limited appealed the refusal to An Bórd Pleanála who ultimately overturned the Council's decision and decided to grant permission for the development.

The development consists of seven fully serviced two-storey houses, five of which are two-bed and the remaining two, three-beds.

Mannok had applied for permission to Cavan County Council for the sand and gravel quarry but, has withdrawn the application in recent days.