In a statement to Shannonside Northern Sound this afternoon, The HSE has confirmed that residents from the affected ward will be temporarily relocated to another unit within the care centre.

The Garda Representative Association will also effectively strike on the 10th of November if there's no resolution to a dispute over rosters.

The ESB powercheck is currently down so customers aren't able to check when their electricity will return.

The closure is due to the dangerous condition of a bridge in the townlands of Lisameen and Currygrane.

Strokestown Town Team Secretary, Frank Hanly, says the local authority has refused to listen to concens over the Public Realm Enhancement Scheme.

Patrick highlighted how his son, who lives with ASD, used the lawnmower, that has been stolen, as part of his weekly routine.

The planned works include alterations to the current streetscape including the provision of pedestrian and cycle routes.

The move was confirmed over night by Roscommon/Galway Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane.