Ahead of International Women's Day, the Irish Examiner are celebrating Irish women making positive waves across the country and globally. 

Roscommon County Council were the biggest spenders with over €7.1 million on 129 kilometres of road surface. The Cavan local authority strengthened 42.8 kilometres to the tune of €6.1 million, while Monaghan County Council invested over €5.3 million on almost 36 kilometres.