The Moore woman beat Ger Grehan in a Fine Gael selection convention last Thursday and will be formally ratified at a council meeting this afternoon.

The Sligo-Leitrim politician and former MEP remains keen on balancing the ministerial office with her work in the constituency.

The Foundation says the boys were keen to raise money after the death of Tiernan's great-uncle John and Shane's grandfather Vincent.

A second status yellow wind warning will come into effect for Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Galway from 3pm until midnight.

They're appealing to anyone who witnessed these incidents or has dashcam footage to come forward.

Uisce Éireann has issued the notice to protect the health of 4,400 customers who are serviced by Castlerea Public Water Supply.

It's one of several coastal counties that will be under status yellow wind and rain warnings tomorrow.

The agency helps Irish-owned businesses to deliver new export sales.