Fianna Fail does not currently have a seat in the constituency.

A two-week trial started on Monday, involving a pedestrian walkway - but with a one-way system for motor traffic.

It was revealed at the meeting that the amount of Gardaí stationed in the Castlerea/Boyle district has decreased by 50% since 2012.

Bishop Kevin Doran was addressing a meeting in Monksland last night to discuss the future amalgamation of the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin.

Over 10 million euro has been allocated to support local and community grassroots sports clubs across the Shannonside Region.

The issue has been raised by local representatives who have highlighted their anger over how patients, especially children, in Longford are being forced to travel long distances or take up private care to be seen.

Those working in the sector have made repeated calls for a reduction in the VAT rate from the current 13.5%.

Independent Cllr Tom Crosby brought forward a motion at this week's Roscommon County Council meeting regarding the current issues with school transport locally.