Nationally, the median price for a house in the last twelve months was €360,000.

It's after the Waldron family announced its backing Ballintober man Michael Holland Senior for the seat.

Dessie O'Kelly died when the tractor he was a passenger in collided at Aghavilla, Carrigallen, yesterday afternoon at around 3 o'clock.

Michael Holland Senior, who works in the motor industry, has confirmed he was approached by the Waldron family to replace him and has agreed to let his name go forward.

The case was heard in Ennis today.

Cian's Kennel's allows children undergoing hospital stays to re-unite with their family pets at a purpose built centre on the grounds of Crumlin Children's Hospital.

It comes as Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary announced a roll-out of the Hot School Meals Programme in 713 primary schools starting from today.

The state-of-the-art facility is located outside of Roscommon town and cost over €3 million.