Plans included the construction of a single storey supermarket with an ancillary off-licence sales area.

Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday, Deputy MacSharry said it was widely accepted that the minimum wage increase was vital for workers but that employers shouldn't be made take the brunt of the expense alone.

47 visits were made to neighbouring Galway in the same time frame.

The occasion is a popular event in the calendar each year.

local Garda are asking any business encountering fake notes to report it to their local Garda station for investigation.

John Connell's says the three day event aims to bring some of the nation's finest writers to Granard to discuss their work.

The hub will provide working space for start up companies

The family owned business was founded ten years ago.