Works will take place over the course of the project at a number of locations including Golden Island, West Side, Abbey Road, Coosan West and Burgess Park.

Kevin Ganly, volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager at Lough Ree RNLI has urged Lake users to be extra vigilant due to falling water levels on the lake this month.

The plans look for 12 outdoor fitness machines to be installed on the site along with 12 six metre high public lighting columns.

A decision will be made on the application in November.

A study into the impact of AI on the education system is to be carried out by the State Examinations Commission.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them

Minister Burke attended an EU General Affairs council meeting yesterday in the Belgian capital.

The 150 kilometre cycleway is part of a national route from Dublin to Galway, with the project moving through, Westmeath, Roscommon and Galway.