The first of the local protests took place at 5.30 yesterday evening in Boyle with further gatherings in Roscommon town and Carrick-on-Shannon today.

The Minister for Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD will turn the first sod at the new facility in Renville West for Oranmore-Maree GAA One Club.

The site is the home of the former Beirnes Pub and Nova Nightclub

In a touching moment, the sisters presented Castlerea boxing coach Paddy Sharkey with a medal given to them by IBA for someone who inspires them.

A mural paying tribute to the O'Rourke sisters was recently unveiled at Castlerea Boxing Club where the pair first started training.

CSO figures for 2023 show a major increase in domestic tourism in Roscommon and Longford.

The current average is 156,000 - meaning the increase would be 47 per cent.

Doubts have been expressed that the works will be completed within the council's timeline.