There have been several major water bursts in the Ballinamore area recently - including last Friday morning.

Leitrim County Council are being called on to build a walkway along the Drumsna to Kiltoghert road for residents to walk safely.

Figures published by the Irish Independent show that the average class size in the county for 2024-25 stood at 22.6.

The Independent TD for Galway West paid a visit to Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday where she met with voters on the streets.

Up to 15 Independent candidates could appear before the local authority to make their pitch.

The council says the building itself is not derelict - but the site is overgrown and unkempt.

The blaze broke out at Millrace Nursing Home, located on Bridge Street on Sunday afternoon.

The man in his 20s is currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region