They were amongst 62 students from across five Irish universities who have been awarded scholarships as part of the women in STEM2D Undergraduate Awards.

The plans had been lodged by Cignal Infrastructure Limited and approved by county planners earlier this year.

Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys said the funding will support the further development of hiking trails and other amenities.

Waterways Ireland says it regrets any inconvenience that this may cause and thanks customers for their co-operation.

Larry Brennan, Chairman of the Roscommon branch of the Licensed Vintners' Federation, said extended opening hours would make little difference in rural Ireland.

Men's Sheds in the Shannonside region can now apply for grants of up to €3,000 towards running costs.

Nationally, over 40,000 licences were issued to individual contractors.

Mullingar Garda Station received two new appointments in the October/November period.