The storm led to over 700,000 homes and businesses losing electricity - and it took weeks to restore power to all.

It's aiming to boost the town centre's population and return buildings to their former glory.

Roscommon Roads Policing were conducting speed checks in Elphin and caught a motorist driving double the speed limit at 104km/h in a 50km/h zone in rain.

Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly says it's not suitable for people with disabilities.

Longford County Council recently granted planning permission for the off-licence addition subject to 20 conditions.

It's after a new static speed camera on the national route was found to not be certified.

The Irish Catholic says Ireland's four archbishops are set to meet in Rome to discuss plans to merge more Irish dioceses.

In 2015, almost €8m was approved for the unit to be built at the back of the hospital.