The project, supported through the Capital Assistance Scheme, will create 12 safe units for women and children in crisis at Esker House.

Timmie Beirne of Cloone passed away on Saturday at Sligo University Hospital.

Five people have died in crashes in the Shannonside region this year - four in Roscommon and one in Leitrim.

According to the Irish Independent, only Mayo and Donegal have had more road deaths than Roscommon this year, per capita. 

It comes as politicians have spoken out over the weekend about the need for a change in direction within Fianna Fáil following a 'disastrous' presidential election campaign.

The case is due for mention in Longford Circuit Court this morning and the trial is due to begin on Friday. 

Gardai had issued a missing persons appeal for Daniel Magan, 31, who was last seen in the town on Saturday. 

He's described as 5ft 10ins tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes.