The vehicle in question had another tow truck of the same size and model mounted behind it, with Gardaí describing it as dangerously overloaded.

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Sligo hospital has seen huge overcrowding during the last year leading to over 34 consultants in the facility to write a letter to the Taoiseach expressing their concern

The project was allocated almost €10 million euro last year

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A special walkway was constructed between Drumlish and Monaduff in recent years, but this new grant means the route can now be extended to safely link Drumlish to its neighbouring village of Ballinamuck.

John Mulvihill from the Capital Projects Office at Leitrim council says they've already been carrying out works close to the villages to allow water flow more freely in the local rivers.

The event takes place in Powers Court Hotel tonight.