The route had been closed for a number of hours this morning to allow a technical examination, but has now reopened.

Cash and jewellery were stolen from the home.

Met Eireann has a status yellow high temperatures alert in place until 8 o'clock tomorrow morning

The IFA, Macra and other farm groups picketed the meeting yesterday to discuss the EU changes which will see herds have to be cut or new land secured by many.

The latest figures from an ICMSA report show that dairy farmers across the Shannonside region will suffer a fall in revenue of almost €70 million.

The road is expected to be cleared within the next hour.

Longford is currently part of the Longford/Roscommon/Mayo Division, with the Divisional Headquarters located in Castlebar.

Councillor McGloin believes the boating sector is a major cog in Leitrim's tourist offering.