The charity said that last month 166 adults and 55 children were in temporary accommodation in the midlands.

It was Patrick Kielty's first Toy Show at the helm, with one sharp 7-year-old reminding him during the programme.

It is the only registered national charity based in Longford brings pets closer to sick children and their families at CHI Crumlin in Dublin.

The Boyle Family Resource Centre reported that 2 bags of household waste had been dumped in the charity's clothes bank in recent days.

HUGG is hosting an event in Roscommon today aimed at helping those impacted by loss

The fundraising event will raise money for families where children are undergoing treatment for serious illnesses

Liam will be raising funds for charity.

These wishes transform the life's of local children each year.