The popular local tourist attraction drew in almost 46,000 visitors in 2023 with only the Shed Distillery Visitor Experience in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim having registering visitors across the region.

A technical examination of the scene has since been conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit.

She was last seen in Athlone in the early hours of Saturday morning.

It's urgently seeking funding for a new minibus so that it can offer transport to those who need it.

Head of marketing, Donal Healy, confirmed that works began earlier this month and are set to continue over the winter.

He had ancestors from Co Antrim and had visitied Ireland a number of times.

It's one of the leading tourist attractions in the region, according to Fáilte Ireland figures.

With Christmas offering the busiest and most profitable period for businesses, the Irish SME association is reminding people to continue boosting the local economy in their day-to-day lives in the new year.