Diversions will be in place in the town centre for local traffic, and motorists are requested to take alternative routes.

This morning's drill will see Leitrim County Council, the Fire Service, the Ambulance Service, HSE and An Garda Síochána gather in Carrick on Shannon.

Gardaí say hackers use contaminated links frequently around Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

There will also be a crime prevention masterclass with Longford Gardaí.

It's going from 4 to 5 seats, after counties Laois and Offaly transfer from the South to the Midlands.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene in Mohill yesterday afternoon following the incident.

There's been an increased use of quad bikes on farms, and the Heath and Safety Authority is encouraging farmers to think about their health and wellbeing.

The Department of Rural and Community Development has allocated €5.6 million whilst €1.4 million has been allocated from the Council's own resources.