Judge Connolly remanded Frank Kilbride in custody over the weekend stating that he did not want to give the accused false hope that he would not face a custodial sentence.

New figures show 298 people in Leitrim got Farm Assist or Rural Social Scheme payments last year.

Athlone councillor Aengus O'Rourke was also nominated to contest the convention, but he withdrew after Fianna Fáil headquarters opted to select only one candidate in Westmeath. 

The three-time European champion will be making her second appearance at the Olympics with Team Ireland.

It will be open seven days a week, from 8am to 10pm, on a self-service basis outside of normal staffed hours.

South Roscommon councillor Laurence Fallon is welcoming the Monksland plans.

His love of the motor industry was noted at his funeral Mass in St Asicus' Church this morning, with keys to his van, a mobile phone and a screwdriver among the gifts brought up.

He is the only person in the running after Athlone councillor Aengus O'Rourke pulled out.