Thousands of people are now over a week without power and in some cases water as well.

300 international contractors from the UK, Austria, Finland and the Netherlands have arrived in Ireland this week following Storm Éowyn.

A statement from the company to Shannonside FM News states that the holiday destination reopened on Tuesday following a brief closure over the weekend.

Air Corps helicopters are being used to track power line breaks in hard to reach areas following Friday's heavy winds.

Gardaí say they're also aware of scam texts claiming to be from the ESB and other authorities doing the rounds.

Longford museum, a visual arts space and a welcome centre are just some of the ideas put forward by the Longford public for the future of the historic building.

Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy - who stepped down in 2022 after failing to declare property interests - has been appointed as a Minister of State in the Department of Finance.

Leitrim councillor Enda McGloin raised the issue at last week's meeting of concerned citizens in Ballinamore.