A protest has been taking place outside Longford courthouse today, along with 15 other courthouses, as barristers withdraw their services.

It comes after Taoiseach Simon Harris revealed a planning application for interim works is due to be submitted next month.

In a letter to Independent TD Denis Naughten, Simon Harris says various state agencies are working hard to ensure an interim solution is in place before the winter.

The legendary GAA manager and former TD and senator died on Saturday at the age of 71 in a Galway hospital.

The spike in Roscommon is above the national trend, with prices around the country increasing by 7.3 per cent in the year to June.

The Boyle native will kickstart the 10-day programme in King House on Thursday, July 18th, at 8pm.

O’Mahony – who was born in Kilmovee but lived in Ballaghaderreen for decades – died on Saturday at the age of 71.

There was a burglary and an attempted break-in in two properties on the outskirts of Strokestown between 1pm and 3pm.