The new owners of the hotel are Brady Hotels Ireland.

A sniffer dog indicated that there was something of interest in the cab of Doran's truck, which led to the discovery of eight bags of cannabis. The drugs were worth €1,020,400.

No arrests have been made at this time and gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

Jamie Smith, of Corbaliss Cottages in Donabate, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis on May 26th, 2023, in the Balbriggan area of North Dublin.

The man who died was aged in his 40s.

Danny Heyneman (31), of Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, is accused of killing Annie Heyneman (55) on Saturday night.

Annie Heyneman, who was in her 50s, was found dead at her home in a rural area near Ballyconnell on Saturday night.

Gardai said that they are investigating a ‘serious incident which occurred at a domestic residence’.

One man (30s) was arrested at a separate location, and detained at a Garda Station in the Co Cavan area.

The scene has been preserved as gardaí investigate the cause of the fire.

The RSA said drivers should expect hazardous conditions with a potential for reduced visibility.

The cameras on the N5 are located between Lislackagh and Cuilmore in Swinford. On the N3, they have been installed between Kilduff and Billis in Co Cavan.

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald said parents in Co Monaghan have fought a long campaign for a special school in the county