The incident occurred at Cahanagh at approximately 12:30pm today.

Leitrim County Council says it hopes to submit the plans to An Bord Pleanála in the final three months of this year.

The Athlone works, which have caused a considerable amount of disruption to traffic in the town, are designed to protect the urban area from flooding once complete.

Water service crews have been dispatched and are currently working to minimise disruption.

Kevin Doran has taken over as Bishop of Achonry and is remaining as Bishop of Elphin, as the two dioceses unite.

They receive the Housing Assistance Payment, which is for people who have a long-term housing need.

Tributes have poured in for Tom Walsh since he died last week.

County planners will decide on the project in May.