Two cars have been seized and examinations are taking place at the scene, as well as a home in Athlone.

Earlier this afternoon, a body was found on a farmland on the Roscommon side of Athlone.

It comes as blustery winds and heavy showers have been suggesting that a possible storm will hit Ireland as we head into the new year.

The charity was set up in honour of Longford teen Cian Neary who passed away at 15 years of age.

The popular local tourist attraction drew in almost 46,000 visitors in 2023 with only the Shed Distillery Visitor Experience in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim having registering visitors across the region.

A technical examination of the scene has since been conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit.

She was last seen in Athlone in the early hours of Saturday morning.

It's urgently seeking funding for a new minibus so that it can offer transport to those who need it.