The Ballintubber man passed away at his home last month at the age of 64.

The funding was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary.

The business park is also located across from the new Shannonside recreational campus which is set to open in the coming years.

Seachtain na Gaeilge was founded as part of the Gaelic Revival by Conradh na Gaeilge in 1902.

Protesters say the removal of car parking spaces will result in a decrease in footfall and make the town a no-go area for delivery vehicles.

Senator Cosgrove believes women will be discouraged from pursuing a career in sectors such as Early Years and Social Care, if work conditions are not improved

Farmers have been highlighting how the delays to payments are causing financial issues for the community.

Kevin Ganly has helped co-ordinate the opening of the services new lifeboat station, a €1.2 million development partly funded by the local community.