MaryJo Neilan, marketing coordinator with TUS Athlone, was co-organiser of the landmark event at the Dean Crowe Theatre.

That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.

The Heathery Breeze presenter Paddy Ryan received the Dr John Stafford award at the Elphin Community Centre last night.

The average price of a home in the county rose by 12 per cent, with a 3-bed semi now costing just under €229,000.

It comes just one day after the US president only announced a 10 percent worldwide levy.

Figures were revealed earlier this week following a parliamentary question from Dublin South Central TD Catherine Ardagh to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.

Paraic Brady says it's vital because a large amount of children are outside them.

The one-million-euro facility is being built in The Shambles, across the road from St Nathy's College.