Ten Roscommon politicians wrote to Roscommon County Council to seek a new plan for Ballaghaderreen - after anger over the potential loss of 47 car-parking spaces.

Councillor Paddy O'Rourke says the parapet of the bridge at Drumeela, near Carrigallen, recently collapsed.

The driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at a Garda station in the northwest. 

Jim Fleming died peacefully on Tuesday in Mayo Hospice in Castlebar while aged in his 80s.

Residents and businesses are concerned about the loss of 47 car-parking spaces, the widening of footpaths and the narrowing of streets.

Robert Pether has been in prison in Iraq since April 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.

New postmistress Orla Fleming says the new post office has created jobs.

Restaurant owners say they may have to soon charge €50 for steaks.