Local residents and business owners are angry at the €4.5 million plan, which would see 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.

Paddy Farrell says there are plans for other stations to be developed - but there is no mention of Carrick.

The girl was knocked down by a truck on the Headford Road while cycling yesterday afternoon.

Cllr Leah Cull says there are ongoing issues in the north Roscommon area three months on.

The Department of Housing says there were 21 in Leitrim, 20 in Longford and 17 in Roscommon.

Independent Ireland's, Michael Fitzmaurice, says the move is long overdue, and recent national events have made it all the more urgent.

The National Lottery says Wednesdays draw saw one player from Co. Westmeath become richer after they successfully matched five numbers plus the bonus.

The event is also being used to raise awareness of autism with a pop up shop opening at Grafton Court at 10 am.