This year's budget is almost 6 per cent larger than last year.

The proposed budget will be discussed in detail at a meeting on Monday.

Thousands of euro worth of damage was caused by the floods which swept through the area last night.

The extra funding will be used for local improvements across the country.

Local reports suggest that there was €50 euro notes on the road.

Brendan will be laid to rest on Wednesday in Monaghan.

The county councilor wants to see the road safety issue tackled in the coming months.