Planning documents seen by Shannonside FM News state the proposal had the potential to endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard or obstruction of road users.

Residents paid tribute to the supportive nature and kindness of staff, but highlighted issues with the mobile home accommodation units.

The 155.5km stage from Drogheda is expected to finish in the north Roscommon town between 2 and 4 pm.

Dan O'Shea from Fort Hill has beaten over 2,700 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be named this year's Screwfix Trade Apprentice champion.

Roscommon received €18 million, while Longford and Leitrim LEADER Partnerships have had €15 and 14 million respectively allocated to them.

Around 145 cyclists from Ireland, the UK, Mexico, Germany, and other countries will take part.

The fund is part of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy and funded through the EU and Irish Government.

These don't include people who work up to three days a week and get partial jobseeker's allowance payments.