Gardaí are investigating a serious road accident that happened in Co Cavan overnight.

CAVAN is the cleanest town in Ireland while the Cork suburb of Mayfield is the dirtiest, according to the Irish Business Against Litter League (IBAL).

LAST week’s presentation to Meath County Council and the ensuing debate in the council chamber - the third such debate held since the June elections - demonstrated the effective use of local democracy.