The woman in her 80s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Traffic is being diverted on the N4

The original application was refused by Westmeath County Council, with local planners branding the out of town development as an adhoc, piecemeal development.

Home Instead is one of Ireland's biggest providers of private home care services

With a large consumption of food and the accumulation of compost waste expected, families are urged to be mindful with their outdoor rubbish as rats look for food.

Close on 2 million income-tax payers will benefit from the changes.

The modified schedule also offers three daily return services on Sundays.

His sudden but peaceful death occurred on Thursday, December 28th at his home.