The action, which coincides with the beginning of the school term, is being held by the Trade Union Fórsa.

It follows reports of an altercation involving three males at a premises on Main Street on Monday morning.

It's the first of it's kind in county Roscommon and will be opened by the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Liam Callaghan later today.

Earlier this week, the chair of Irish Rail said the introduction of new fleets of trains will increase capacity across the national networks.

McHugh's Pub in Carrick-on-Shannon took home the award for Connacht/Ulster as well as the overall award last night.

The Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo had been closed for a number of years and most recently used for Ukrainian refugees.

Longford County Council will unveil a bench in memory of Mike Prunty this afternoon at Corn Hill.

Anthony Bosquette will be laid to rest on Thursday following funeral mass at Strokestown Parish Church.