In a video posted to her Instagram stories, CMAT, whose real name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, said she was not aware of the move before the first play.

Friends Callum White, Cathal Melia and Meath GAA legend Sean Boylan's son Oran teamed up to create the green and gold machine ahead of the big game between Meath and Louth on Sunday.

Numerous units of the Meath fire services battled the blaze at Thornton's Recycling Centre in Dunboyne

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar paid tribute to his predecessor, who was an inspiration to him as a ‘beacon of courage’

John Bruton was described as ‘honest and honourable, patient and persevering, courageous and committed’, mourners heard.

A state funeral will be held for the former taoiseach on Saturday.

The former Fine Gael leader died on Tuesday following a long illness