She says she's informed her colleagues her name will not be going forward to represent the party in next month's election.

The biggest classes are in Kildare, where there's a 23.8 pupil average, while Longford has the smallest average classes at 20.5 children.

The semi-state company is meeting Leitrim County Council later this morning to discuss various issues.

It's reported calls were made to garda stations in Wicklow and Wexford threatening his family home.

It's inviting those interested in taking part to get in contact as part of its Jubilee of Hope celebrations.

A record of almost 20,000 people visited Castlerea swimming pool over the summer.

The road was due to reopen on August 25th but the contractor sought a three-week extension.

In the event of a nomination of a person other than ratified candidate Heather Humphreys, the Fine Gael local authority members are whipped to oppose it.