The company purchased the site from Longford County Council and is seeking planning approval to establish a three-storey production hub.

There was family entertainment throughout the day on The Square, including live music.

If passed, the agreement would see beef enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate, in a blow to Irish farmers.

There are fines from €100 to €300 for anybody caught by a dog warden.

A herd of 16 Irish red deer, including the stag, have been living in the North Dublin parklands for over 20 years.

The change is expected to accommodate up to 1,200 students on the one campus in time for the start of the 2027 academic year.

Construction of the new community nursing unit at Clonbrusk - which will serve as a replacement for the existing St Vincent's Care Centre began in 2023.