A total of 196 were registered in Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon between January and March - up from 94 in the same period last year.

While prices have fallen across the region, some stations are still charging 212.9 cents for a litre of diesel this morning.

The National Lottery has revealed the winning ticket of Monday's Daily Million was bought in the Westmeath town.

Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby says the grants should be higher to incentivise people to switch.

There are only 551 officers to cover 4,200 square kilometres in Westmeath and Meath.

The High Court made an order for the arrest of Martina and Ammi Burke earlier this month, after they were found guilty of contempt of court.

Simon Harris held a meeting with Fine Gael members of Leitrim County Council and other local authorities last week.

Aurivo plans to install a a first-of-its-kind wood pellet burner and boiler system at its facility in the west Roscommon town.