Independent councillor Eddie Mitchell says the government has changed its policy on the importation of fracked gas.

They involve a temporary pipeline and pumping solution, to prevent homes around Lough Funshinagh being flooded this winter.

The Chinese national is accused of setting a fire at Oyama Sushi, a business run by the brother of the accused's former business partner on the 28th of July.

Patients are being forced to travel to Athlone to access eye services due to the ongoing recruitment issues.

In a statement released this afternoon, Bishop Kevin Doran said it would be naive to suggest child abuse wasn't a reality in schools which weren't run by Catholic religious orders.

The project is centred around the Narrow-Gauge Railway line which runs along land in Drumshanbo.

Shannonside FM understands he told the party last week he won’t be running, despite repeated approaches.

Reverend Michael Campbell passed away on Friday, 30th of August at Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Boyle.