A record of almost 20,000 people visited Castlerea swimming pool over the summer.

The road was due to reopen on August 25th but the contractor sought a three-week extension.

In the event of a nomination of a person other than ratified candidate Heather Humphreys, the Fine Gael local authority members are whipped to oppose it.

The road was due to reopen on August 25th but the contractor sought a three-week extension.

Gardaí are investigating the online threat which was made on social media.

It comes as local authorities across the country are preparing to hold special meetings which will hear from independent candidates seeking their support.

Lecarrow native, Fr Pat, has been working in the Amazon region of Brazil for almost 50 years.

Candidates seeking to run must be nominated by four local authorities or have the backing of 20 members of the Oireachtas.