It comes amid rising water levels at the former turlough, which has been the cause of major concern for the past ten years.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have any information is being urged to contact Gardaí.

310 refugees could be housed in the Eroc Centre, if an 18-bedroom extension gets planning permission.

Independent Councillor Marie Casserly has written a letter to Commissioner Justin Kelly to enquire about the issue.

Irish Rail say the 7:15am Westport/Heuston service departed Castlerea approximately 59 minutes behind schedule.

The full increase won't apply to over 80% of ratepayers, because of the Small Business Support Scheme.

Independent councillor Tom Crosby called for immediate and comprehensive safety measures at Scramogue Cross, near Strokestown.

It comes as figures released by the Road Safety Authority show there are over 10-thousand learners on roads in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.