Paddy Joe is also widely known across Ireland for his love of Roscommon GAA.

According to Local Councillor Peggy Nolan, the current ophthalmologist will leave the post early next year.

Figures from the See Her Elected initiative, also show just 11 women have been elected to the local authority since 1925.

The funding is for roads damaged by persistent rainfall over the winter and spring months.

The grant assists with adaptations, repairs or improvement works in order to make accommodation more suitable to the needs of older and disabled people.

Residents are concerned the plan will radically reduce the amount of car-parking in the town.

Sajjad Hussain is running as an Independent candidate in the Boyle Local Electoral Area.

Simon Harris said he would take a leading role in finding a permanent solution to the ongoing crisis in south Roscommon.