The relentless attack on rural communities, led by the Green Party and supported by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, is a calculated and cynical move.

Cllr Shane P O'Reilly says there are potholes on roads now where there never was a pothole before.

'The Cavan councillor believes if anything, the recent scenes in Omagh should centre the minds of those in talks'

The event takes place at the Lakeside Manor Hotel at 8pm and everyone is welcome to attend.

'Sometimes all that is required is a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, someone just to listen'

Yesterday, 931 patients were on trolleys in hospitals across the country.

'When the funding is announced, my advice to groups is this; apply - do the work and get the applications in'

'The community have come together in an effort to power hose the pipe to alleviate the problem'