3,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in the Shannonside region according to figures from the start of the month.

Sinead Maguire was speaking following an incident in the sea at the beach yesterday.

Nationally, 28% of students were absent for more than 20 days in 2021, a significant increase on the previous year's figure of 17%.

Minister Heather Humphreys says the shows are key dates in the summer calendar and are a central point for the agri-food industry, the farming community and our local artisan producers.

Nationally 2.3 million euro has been raised for charities and organisations through court fines last year.

It was discovered that the motorist had no tax, NCT, or insurance.

Gardai have issued a warning.

The Department of Transport have confirmed that a full report will be issued in due course.