Mary Bohan will replace Paddy Farrell as cathaoirleach, while Councillor Justin Warnock, from Kinlough, will become leas-cathaoirleach.

Hundreds of people are at the Doon Shore on Lough Key in Boyle this evening.

Over 70 per cent of parents in Longford want primary schools to be religious.

The project has been given the green light by councillors following a meeting of Roscommon Municipal District this morning.

The local authority is expected to make a decision on the planning application by August 17th.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the government is considering intervening to help the Cowboys and Heroes Festival.

People are urged to stay hydrated, remain out of the hot sun and be careful if swimming in lakes, rivers or at the beach.

Mercy College Roscommon is among those who have given the project their full support.