Elphin Community College in Roscommon had applied for the demolition of an existing single storey dwelling on site and its replacement with a new build.

Independent Laurence Fallon told a council meeting one in 10 people have this learning disability.

Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove has been given responsibility for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht as well as for Worker's Rights.

There were reports of bogus tradesmen calling door to door in parts of the region last week.

It's understood he died of natural causes.

The Midlands Northwest MEP has taken up a role as the standing rapporteur for UK matters on the European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.

The Castlerea man was selected as one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees for the Seanad on Friday.

The company initially said this week that its users would have to shoulder extra costs - but has since said a review of charges won't happen until October 2026.