Cllr Laurence Fallon said the Taoiseach chaired a recent meeting which sought to find a temporary solution to flooding at the turlough.

The 52km section of the N4 passes through or close to several towns and villages including Ballinalack, Rathowen, Edgeworthstown, Longford and Newtownforbes.

The meeting wasn't without drama as Cllr Des Guckian once again left early following leaving the Leitrim County Council AGM after 10 minutes last week.

Iarnród Éireann have advised those travelling to pre-book tickets, arrive at the station early, allow plenty of travel time, and bring water for the journey.

There has been much speculation recently that the election will be called shortly after the delivery of the Budget.

Newly elected councillor and Granard postmaster Pádraig McNamara says the issue has been raised numerous times by residents in recent weeks.

Anyone between the age of 13-21 is eligible to be nominated with the deadline for nominations on the 12th of July.

The Castlerea businessman says he's been inundated by well wishers urging him to enter national politics.