This collision has left the west Roscommon and surrounding region reeling in shock and despair.

The Apple tax money is set to be spent on housing, water and electricity services.

Keogh was one of five candidates nominated for the Roscommon-Galway convention, for the upcoming general election.

The victim has been named locally as Tom Mulhern, from Ardcarne, Cootehall, Boyle, who was well known in the horse industry.

James Daniels died, along with 19-year-old Harry Fagan, when the car they were travelling in collided with a tractor.

It was one of the last measures agreed at a late night meeting of the Coalition leaders last night ahead of this afternoon's Budget.

Several Masses, rosaries and candlelight processions are taking place, before the relics go to Ballina on Thursday.