A section of the N61 will remain closed until further notice.

The Athlone councillor has resigned with immediate effect.

More than two million Digital Covid Certs are set to be issued over the coming days to reflect the third dose.

The trial began at Galway District Court yesterday.

The number of people on the payment locally has increased for the first time in months.

A Status Yellow Snow and Ice Warning's in place until 11am.

The Department of Health has issued today's figures.

The 8 week programme began last night.