A candidate must be nominated by at least 20 members of the Oireachtas or at least four local authorities to get their name on the ballot paper.

The late Mr Cormican was a native of Mount Talbot

A homecoming celebration for world champion boxer Aoife O'Rourke and her sister Lisa is taking place tomorrow evening.

To be eligible to run, candidates must get the support of four local authorities.

So far, 9 candidates have made their pitches to Roscommon Councillors.

In total, 6,000 people from across the country will be granted Citizenship.