The appeal comes from local Gardai in relation to roaming dogs worrying sheep.

The Cavan-Monaghan number of theft-related crimes in the Northern Sound region is more than double the figure for the Sligo-Leitrim Garda Division.

A Garda sergeant told Northern Sound there are many simple things homeowners and farmers can do to secure their property.

Malika Noor Al Katib died following a stabbing incident at her home in New Ross, Co Wexford three days ago.

Gardaí arrested three men suspected of committing burglaries of properties in Cavan, Roscommon and Galway. 

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area due to traffic delays.

This day last week gardaí published 99 photos of 'persons of interest' they wanted to speak to about their role in the Dublin riots.