The figures were recorded in the first three months of this year.

Cavan man John Rynn had high praise for staff at Cavan General Hospital following his recent illness.

Ronan Hughes benefitted by around £182,000 or €213,500 from the enterprise and was ordered to pay this amount to families of the deceased.

Awards are considered for young people across Cavan and Monaghan who by their presence make their communities a better place to live in.

The local MEP said that a "difficult" autumn in 2023 and persistent rain this spring have caused difficulties for Cavan / Monaghan farmers.

Monaghan remains one of the few counties that does not have adult day services, a children's respite facility or a dedicated special needs school.

Aldi has been trying to establish an outlet in the county town for a number of years at the site known as McNally's car park.

96 applications worth €108 thousand were also approved under the general fund in the Local Enhancement Programme.