The Social Democrats put forward a motion yesterday to address the housing crisis, including closing 'legal tax loopholes' that benefit some property investors.

Areas affected include Newtowngore and Mohill in Co Leitrim; Drumlish, Ardagh and Ballymahon in Co Longford; Athlone; and Mantua, near Elphin, in Co Roscommon.

10 per cent of all forestry in Leitrim was knocked down in the storm - but landowners still need felling licences to clear the timber.

Frank Feighan says the issue is badly impacting on elderly and infirm people.

It's being organised by the local community and is taking place in St Joseph's Hall in the village at 9.30.

The drugs were discovered following an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the area.

Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice says Market Fresh will shut on March 1 "after 26 wonderful years in business".

Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says wind could reach speeds of 90-100km per hour.