Only 3.4 per cent of new cars registered in the county between January 2020 and June 2024 were EVs. 

West Roscommon is particularly badly affected, with significant outages in Ballaghaderreen, Lisacul and Carrowbehy.

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe confirmed last week the Government has no plans to reduce the current rate of 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent.

Monsignor Kevin Flanagan is celebrating the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood - as well as his 90th birthday.

Private Ross Mulligan is from Co Dublin and died in a single vehicle collision on R198 Longford to Drumlish road last Saturday morning.

Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, was arrested on August 8th. He currently denies any involvement in the fire. 

A novice driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving by gardai on duty at the festival.