A statement from the ESB said the placement of election material is strictly prohibited and poses a serious safety risk.

It's warning road safety needs to be recognised during the election campaign.

Bishop Kevin Doran says a potential name or administrative centre for the new diocese had not yet been discussed in detail.

Councillor Waldron stated he will continue in his efforts to raise important issues such as the recent recent spike in rural crime.

101 animal welfare charities across the country are in line for funding of €6 million in Department of Agriculture funding.

They are appealing for witnesses after a woman on the Dublin to Sligo train reported being robbed as she arrived into Carrick On Shannon.

Simon Harris has been speaking outside Government Buildings in the last few minutes. 

It comes after a 73-year-old man in Ballinamore was forced to wait two hours for an ambulance last month.