The drugs were discovered in parcels originating from the Netherlands and Spain and were being sent to areas in Dublin and Kildare.

Nationally, 670 people are waiting for beds in hospitals around the country this morning.

Also included in the plans are a new restaurant, bar, leisure centre and pool along with spa and treatment rooms.

Ireland and Greece are the only countries in the EU that have not yet designated long Covid as an occupational illness.

Parts of the building, which was formerly Gannons Shoe Shop, fell onto Main Street in the town.

The Library at Dillon house will open in the third quarter of next year but locals have stressed that the process has taken too long.

Now in its second year, the "Giving Tree" provides people across the region the opportunity to help less fortunate children.