'Sympathies were expressed at a recent Monaghan County Council meeting'

'This shipment will save lives'

These donations will be sent over to the people most affected by Monday's earthquake.

Aydin says he was overwhelmed by the power of social media when he posted his appeal for help.

The Irish Red Cross says urgent supplies are needed on the ground.

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake as well as several aftershocks caused widespread destruction in Turkey and Syria.

'This is thanks to the many poultry farmers we have across this country and the massive effort they have made over the last number of months'

Monaghan and Cavan has one of the highest densities of poultry farms in the country.