Dr Martin Daly's comments come as doctors struggle to deal with an increasing number of patients attending

He also mentioned how seven puppies were dumped alive before Christmas but thankfully were rescued.

Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show today, Senator Eugene Murphy has urged the family to get in touch with his office.

From international conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, to local issues, Archbishop Duffy has spoken of his hope for peace to prevail.

Met Eireann says the county will see intense rainfall over a relatively short amount of time from 11am until 6pm.

The 'National Store of the Year' award is the focal point of the Retail Excellence annual awards, which were established in 1997 to promote excellence and uphold the highest standards in the Irish Retail Industry.

The 150 kilometre cycleway is part of a national route from Dublin to Galway, with the project moving through, Westmeath, Roscommon and Galway.

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge was officially opened over the River Shannon in Athlone last month as part of the route.