Claddagh Ventures, who own the hotel, say the declaration had been sought by a third party.

It's after the government announced it's to begin withdrawing state accommodation from Ukrainians.

Cllr Micheál Frain says the Aurivo dairy plant pumps a large amount of water into a nearby river.

It follows an application from a third party to provide accommodation for those seeking international protection.

Avril Egan, a Curraghboy woman now based in Athlone, will open the exhibition tonight at 7.15pm.

Applications for the supports will open next week for farmers and farm contractors, and in ‘two-to-three’ weeks for hauliers and coach operators.

Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane says the situation wouldn't be tolerated in other European countries.

That's according to councillor Seamus Butler, who called for any available underspends from other budgets to be directed at fixing road signs across the county.