Representing Independent Ireland, he picked up almost 6 thousand first preference votes.

Waiting lists for home care support in parts of the Shannonside region are the highest in the country.

Mr Farrell's bruised and bloodied body was found outside his home in the village of Rooskey, Co Leitrim in January 2020.

Residents have previously raised concerns over fly-tipping in so-called 'ghost estates' in the town.

The team's 50 points to 45 triumph over Kildare Town Community School secured the All-Ireland B League title last week.

A Dáil debate on Wednesday discussed the closure of post offices.

Mr Farrell was discovered outside his house in Rooskey in 2020 and an initial examination concluded that he died from natural causes.