Nationally, there were 683 patients waiting on trolleys with the INMO describing the 'predictable' Bank Holiday surge as 'incredibly dangerous'.

He died peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin early this morning.

The survey conducted to mark Safer Internet Day also found 45 per cent of 10 year old's are allowed to use their smartphone unsupervised in their bedrooms.

It's not yet known what type of the disease his diagnosis involves.

It's expected the party will add another candidate to the ticket in the coming months before June's election.

Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled for free on the day.

Councillor Seamus Butler confirmed to Shannonside Northern Sound this week, that Longford County Council are currently in a joint procurement process for the machines.

The body of a man in his 50s was discovered at Liscara yesterday afternoon.