The programme, run in association with Gaisce, is aimed at the 14 to 25 year olds.

The theme for Ireland is 'Know Your Numbers' and the message to everyone is men's health counts.

The incident occurred just after midnight this morning at a commercial premises in the county town.

The Boyle man took 830 first preference votes and looked at one stage to be in contention for the sixth seat in that area.

The human rights and community activist has worked with the She Her Elected campaign to urge women to consider a career in politics.

The finding comes from a recent CSO report.

Following a check of their records, Gardaí discovered that the driver was actually disqualified.

After a count that took over more than two days, 18 seats have been filled in each constituency.