Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus Butler said it was an 'expansionary budget', increasing by 7 million euro from 2024.

They’re rising by 5 per cent, in the first increase in the county in over 15 years.

The first sitting of the new Dáil takes place on December 18th, but it's unlikely a Taoiseach will be appointed that day.

They've also made an appeal for information in relation to a number of damaged polytunnels at the Loughallen Education Centre in Drumshanbo.

LIDL Ireland Gmbh had applied for the demolition of a former school building on Main Street and the construction of a single storey discount food store.

Deputy Robert Troy who is the Fianna Fáil director of elections for the Seanad, confirmed the news this afternoon after the party only won one seat in Longford-Westmeath.

The Cavan driver is the first from the county to claim the accolade

A status yellow wind warning has been issued for six counties including Leitrim from this afternoon, followed by an orange warning on Friday and Saturday.