The seat in the Athlone Local Electoral Area had been vacant since Cllr John Naughten's death in October of last year.

A woman has been taken to hospital following the crash.

91-year-old Jude Flynn died peacefully at his home in Longford town on Monday.

It has been accommodating Ukrainian refugees in recent years, but many have now left the property.

The two candidates vying for the position are Valerie Duffy, a community activist from Drum, and Ger Grehan, a well-known farming man from Taughmaconnell.

The NPWS say the bird was found by a local dog walker in the Elphin area during a walk.

Nuala Donlon of Greyhound Action Ireland says public support for the sport has dwindled in recent years.

Around 10% of all forestry in Leitrim was knocked down by Storm Eowyn - and 12 per cent in Roscommon.