It comes after the Roscommon For Life group was criticised for an inflammatory ad it placed in the Roscommon People newspaper.

Team Ireland set off from Dublin Airport yesterday evening with the games getting underway in three weeks' time.

There were only 43 properties available to rent under the scheme across the entire country in June.

The advertisement, which appeared in the Roscommon People, was described as 'cruel' by Pro Choice activists.

A man in his 50s was arrested in the midlands this morning and is being held in Longford Garda Station.

Towercom Limited are seeking the go ahead for the infrastructure at the Eir Exchange in Saint George's Terrace, Carrick-on-Shannon.

Fine Gael have failed to win a seat in the constituency since the 2011 General Election.

14 new staff members are joining employees from the original store bringing the number on site to 31.