Michael Holland Senior, who works in the motor industry, has confirmed he was approached by the Waldron family to replace him and has agreed to let his name go forward.

The case was heard in Ennis today.

Cian's Kennel's allows children undergoing hospital stays to re-unite with their family pets at a purpose built centre on the grounds of Crumlin Children's Hospital.

It comes as Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary announced a roll-out of the Hot School Meals Programme in 713 primary schools starting from today.

The state-of-the-art facility is located outside of Roscommon town and cost over €3 million.

Liam Farrell, 87, was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.

The single-vehicle collision happened on the N5 in Tarmonbarry at around midday today.

The Annaduff man will formally quit tomorrow.