The milestone was reached by Fathers Eugene McLoughlin and Joe Fitzgerald.

An Coimisiún Pleanála was due to make a decision on Monday, but it's now been delayed until at least August.

Customers in Castlefore, Drumlitten, Foxfield, Fenagh, Edentinny, Ardrum, Ballinamore and surrounding areas may experience a interruption to their supply.

Joe McElhone, from Hillstreet near Carrick-on-Shannon, died on Wednesday after an illness.

Major development works in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle were given the green light.

The figures have been released as part of the Gender Pay Gap portal, launched earlier this week.

The Fine Gael representative will replace his party colleague Garry Murtagh in the role.

Janis’s sister, Inga Jakovleva, now says the amount required has been donated and has stood down the appeal.