The local Fianna Fáil Councillor said the rank outside Tesco on Main Street was only operating during daytime hours and suggested it needed to be made more permanent.

County planners gave Tesco Ireland the green light in recent days with 34 conditions attached. 

We believe the Minister was absolutely schooled by the supermarkets and by the big players in particular.

'Dairy farmers simply cannot afford any more losses'

The grant will help the organisation to purchase a new car to bring patients to and from their treatments.

'170 staff are employed at its Cavan town and Bailieborough stores'

'Since 2013, the equivalent of €1.5m has been collected in food donations which have been shared with those in need in local communities'