Some local residents claimed it would badly affect the environment and wildlife.

The 65-year-old, from Liscarbin, Aughacashel, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision in Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, at around 11pm last night.

Les Petites Tartres in Athleague is shutting with immediate effect.

Charlie Beirne was from Knockvicar, near Boyle, but had been living in British Columbia.

The proposals have been lodged with Leitrim County Council.

The bill is making its way through the Oireachtas and was discussed at the health committee yesterday.

Paraic Brady says Ireland has around 150,000 licensed firearms holders.

Senator Anne Rabbitte said there's a need for at least 280 refuge spaces across the country by the end of this year.