17-year-old Aideen O'Brien had been missing from her home in the Rooskey area since Wednesday last.

Meanwhile, spending in pubs in Co Leitrim last month increased by 20% which was also the highest in the country.

Fine Gael committed to the ambulance service when the A&E at Roscommon Hospital was closed 13 years ago.

The former champion jockey is on course to win one of the seats in Midlands Northwest.

The last term saw a partnership between the eight Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael councillors and Independents.

Councillor Casey will be the first Cathaoirleach of the county for the new council and will formally be appointed at the Annual General Meeting next week.

Fianna Fáil is the biggest group on Leitrim County Council after last Friday's elections.

Mary Butler will visit the county this afternoon as works on the €35 million unit are expected to commence shortly.