The two candidates vying for the position are Valerie Duffy, a community activist from Drum, and Ger Grehan, a well-known farming man from Taughmaconnell.

The NPWS say the bird was found by a local dog walker in the Elphin area during a walk.

Nuala Donlon of Greyhound Action Ireland says public support for the sport has dwindled in recent years.

Around 10% of all forestry in Leitrim was knocked down by Storm Eowyn - and 12 per cent in Roscommon.

The average sale price was €207,000 last year - €20,000 more than the previous year.

Marc Frisby was handed a two month prison term by Judge Francis Comerford at an appeal hearing at Ennis Circuit Court.

Fianna Fáil TD and Ballygar GP, Martin Daly, says decisive action is needed to address the issue.

Louise Conneally runs Louise’s Beauty Studio in Roscommon Town and will be a guest speaker at the Repêchage Skincare Day of Empowerment in London.