Soaring fuel prices in recent weeks have made the cost of living crisis worse.

Locals have expressed significant disappointment in the decision to refuse the plans.

The crash occurred at around 3.30am this morning between Ballaghaderreen and Gorteen at Edmondstown road.

Thousands of people will still have to boil water this afternoon in Athlone and its surrounds.

A Cobvid outbreak at the hospital had resulted in a ban on general visitors to some wards.

The collision took place in the early hours of this morning

The notice was issued yesterday after some disinfected water entered the Athlone supply

The development had been proposed for Chapel Lane in Edgeworthstown