The EU legal proposal for Nature Restoration was passed by a narrow majority today

The new cycle and pedestrian bridge in Athlone is set to bring the east and west sides of the town together like never before

Roscommon had the most planning permission granted at 25.

MEP Maria Walsh says she like many others believe that while the proposal still has major flaws, it couldn't be rejected outright.

The deadline for submissions is 4pm on the 23rd of August.

They both face court in the near future.

Councillor Pat O' Toole says the sculpture is a nod to the popularity of the river as a fishing place over the years.

Longford County Planners will decide on the issue in August.