Bernie Kearney from Fourmilehouse is in the running for a Local Authority Members Association award in the Community Volunteer of the Year category.

Oran GAA Club Parks Committee applied in December for a new astroturf playing area, as well as a new hurling wall.

Sports and Arts Minister, Patrick O'Donovan, has been given the update after meeting CEO's of mobile phone and broadband operators yesterday.

Mr Waldron passed away suddenly at home last Sunday morning at the age of 64.

The funding was announced this morning as part of a national investment programme.

The conferrals began yesterday and will continue at the Convention Centre in Dublin today.

Around 700 million euro worth of forestry was knocked down during Storm Eowyn, according to the Irish Forest Owners.

Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Marian Harkin will visit Belgium and the Netherlands this year.