While it was created in the 1970s, D&D has become more prominent in recent years, featuring in popular TV shows such as Stranger Things and The Big Bang Theory.

Chief Fire Officer John Keane says firefighters from Elphin, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballaghaderreen and Ballyhaunis are involved.

It's the first time in 31 years the town has hosted a stage finish.

Bog area designated as a Special Area of Conservation was scorched in the fires just days after it was added to the list of National Trails.

It's passing through Carrigallen, Mohill and Carrick-on-Shannon, and will finish today in Boyle.

The group, based in Drumlish, will be open to families across the region who's children live with a physical or cognitive disability.

It comes following Noel Whelan's application for an exemption from An Bord Pleanála to use Academy House for up to 17 refugees.

Of the 1,900 sales made in the region last year, just 380 were from first time buyers.