Two cars collided on the N4 near the Cootehall turn at around 12.20 this afternoon.

In line with medical evidence, Coroner Brian O’Connor said he died from drowning.

There are 466 inmates in custody there at the moment - which is 95 above the normal bed capacity.

They dropped from 80 kilometres an hour down to 60 on rural roads last year.

The plan focuses on practical actions for habitats, wildlife and community involvement across Leitrim.

In the Mayo, Roscommon and Longford Division, a total of 708 seizures took place over the year.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin says more discussion is needed with local authorities.

The judge said it's lucky the pensioner wasn't killed.