10 people died in the explosion - aged between 5 and 59.

Carrick's population increased by almost 800 between 2011 and 2022, when it rose to 4,743.

CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Averil Power is urging people to give what they can today.

But plans for 47 modular homes in Ballaghaderreen, for over 200 refugees, are still being considered.

The funding, part of a €30 million package, includes support for the Women in Sport programme.

Some public representatives in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon were split on who to back earlier today.

Sherry Fitzgerald Farrell MD says housing supply is a major problem in the region.

The group's chairperson has confirmed that a committee of ten people has now been formed as part of its efforts.