It emerged last week that over 100 people seeking international protections are expected to be housed in the town.

Violent clashes between rival gangs led to armed Gardai being deployed to police Rathkeale in Co. Limerick overnight.

It follows the imposition of night-time water restrictions on a large area of Longford.

The chalice was returned to Carrick On Shannon after surviving the arrival of Oliver Cromwell and travelling to the USA.

Planning is being sought for the construction of three apartment blocks totaling 40 units.

Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice says libraries should be used as facilities for older people to be able to log complaints and seek information

The road will close from 2:30pm for at least an hour and a half to facilitate the removal of a lorry trailer from a nearby field

The extent of the damage is not yet known.