Judge Connolly stated that while the court "could be somewhat human at times", all options would be examined should Mr Reilly not complete the payments.

The court heard that the digger was driven a short distance at around 2mph before being discovered at the rear of a property a few days later.

Judge Owens has previously covered court in the region over the course of her career.

Taoiseach Michael Martin paid tribute to Judge Seamus Hughes today.

The comments were made at Longford Circuit Court this week.

A local couple were fined for their breach of travel restrictions during lock down last year.

Judge Kilraine served across the Northwest.

The drugs were discovered at a house in Monksland last March.