Longford's well known St Mel's Musical Society was founded in 1978 and has brought dozens of shows to the stage since.

It is traditionally held on Easter Sunday however it has been moved this year due to yesterday's Connacht Football Semi-Final between Roscommon and Galway.

The Business Post reports Enterprise Minister Peter Burke is against the plans to bring in the new tourist tax in Dublin.

There are two candidates from the village in the running - Michael Holland Senior and Gail Murray.

Organisers made the decision to leave the parade on Easter Sunday this year despite Roscommon playing Galway this afternoon in Salthill.

Dessie O'Kelly died when the tractor he was a passenger in collided at Aghavilla, Carrigallen, on Tuesday afternoon at around 3 o'clock.

Banks and credit unions may be asked to ease their rules for people who don't qualify for a mortgage, but want to move to a smaller home while their old house is sold.

Investigations are ongoing.