Derry-based professor Deirdre Heenan is in the final stages of negotiations to become Fianna Fáil's candidate.

Those living in the Corraleehan area are facing further delays as they wait for reservoirs to replenish.

The church in the state nursing home has been shut for almost two years because of fire-safety issues.

Councillors Valerie Byrne and Tom Crosby will make the joint call at Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.

Work on the €4.5 million project stopped in March after protests, but a mediator struck a deal between both sides this month.

The state is spending €8 million on upgrading Church Street and Bawn Street.

Longford Fire Service attended the scene on New Street at 2.45pm and the fire was quickly put out.

Campaigners told the meeting they’re concerned another centre will open in the area.