The revamped library reopened at 1 o'clock today, and it's described as a state-of-the-art facility.

Des Deegan's funeral is expected to take place next week.

A number of local public representatives have called on the Health Minister to commit to safeguarding Portiuncula maternity services.

Raymond from Edinburgh was in the north Roscommon town for Boyle Arts Festival.

It'll be performed at 8.30 by Labhrás Ó Murchú, the director general of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

It's due to expire at the end of this year, but the Irish government is pushing to have it extended.

There are 22 in Roscommon, 13 in Longford, and 27 in Leitrim.

Derry-based professor Deirdre Heenan is in the final stages of negotiations to become Fianna Fáil's candidate.