The Irish Independent reports the number of motorists caught driving over the speed limit around the country was almost 169,000 in 2025 - a 23 per cent increase on the previous year.

The announcement has been made by the Bishop of Achonry and Elphin.

The development includes new safety measures, walking and cycling trail improvements and development of a new car park at Legga graveyard.

The Junior Transport Minister is visiting the Shannonside region today for a number of engagements.

Bartosz Cylka, with an address at Arderry, Corrawaleen, Co Leitrim, appeared before a special sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon District Court tonight.

A man in his 40s was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive at a home in Arderry, between Ballinamore and Carrigallen, shortly after 9 o'clock on Thursday night.

Fr Frank Garvey made reference to his golden jubilee at a funeral in Carrick today. 

Fr Frank Garvey sympathised with Tom's 19 children, 142 grandchildren, 1,232 great-grandchildren and 62 great-great-grandchildren.