The average payment received by local farmers from the Department last year amounted to €15,800.

Leinster Community Games Chairperson and local man Joe Fox says it takes a great team effort to host the provincial finals.

The national school’s pupil numbers have almost doubled in the past 10 years, with around 500 enrolled now.

Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane said the new legislation was important as family life in Ireland had changed.

The public are being asked to share their priorities on what they want to see when it comes to amenities in the county.

€2.4 million was allocated to the project last week by the Department for Transport.

The Irish humanitarian response agency recently confirmed that its staff, which includes 28 employees in Ireland, may be affected by layoffs due to funding cuts from the US and a number of countries in Europe.

The Dubliner yesterday took over as the Bishop of Achonry, which includes the west Roscommon town - while also remaining as the Bishop of Elphin.