Longford, Granard and Edgeworthstown Fire Service units are tackling the fire on Cloonaugh Bog close to the village.

That's according to one south Roscommon businesswoman who says she's had to refurbish her shop tin a bid to boost footfall.

The week will also see multiple cycling events for children and local secondary school students each day of the celebration.

Tenders opened this week for the upgrade of the fire detection, alarm system and emergency lighting system at St Joseph's on the Dublin Road.

Local councillor Liam Callaghan says it has fallen into disrepair and is dangerous.

The local hospital's donation coincides with Melanoma Awareness Month, which runs throughout May.

He has this week called for more uniformity when it comes to the traffic calming measure.

The search and rescue operation was coordinated by the Malin Head Coast Guard, and local vessels helped in the search.