Over 100 cases of Covid were recorded in the last two weeks of June in the Local Electoral Areas on both sides of the River Shannon in Athlone.

The news comes as the five-day moving average of Covid-19 cases has increased by almost a third over the past week.

The latest Covid figures show an increase in people in hospital with the virus

The overnight restrictions were introduced last week after there were two leaks on main pipes in quick succession and the level of the reservoir dropped significantly

Derek Burnett qualified for his 1st Olympics in 2000 and hasn't looked back since

The incident happened earlier this afternoon near the village of Glasson

The equipment was reported missing late last week and has still not been recovered.

The Council's CE said a lack of take-up of the space was a key reason in its demise