The man has since been named locally as Des Deegan, who had only been living there a relatively short time.

The investigation was opened following complaints to the CCPC's helpline in 2020.

Over twenty personnel from both units responded to the incident after receiving an emergency call at 7:14pm.

Ballyfeeney Green Energy Ltd have made a design enquiry to Roscommon County Council for the development in Kilglass.

The project is due to go to planning by the end of this year and be finished around 2030.

The scene remains sealed off this morning for a technical examination and enquiries are ongoing.

Gardaí were called to the scene at the Oaks housing estate in Frenchpark shortly after 7 o'clock last night.

Met Éireann is warning road-users of poor visibility.