The former Park House Hotel in Edgeworthstown has been derelict for a number of years with planning permission granted in 2022 for it's demolition.

It was confirmed earlier that Senator Eugene Murphy, Cllr John Keogh, Dr Martin Daly and Malachy Hand were all nominated alongside Fitzmaurice.

Mia Black, a student from Castleblayney in Monaghan will now perform in the Grand Finale at The Academy in Dublin on Tuesday, October 15th.

Fianna Fail does not currently have a seat in the constituency.

A two-week trial started on Monday, involving a pedestrian walkway - but with a one-way system for motor traffic.

It was revealed at the meeting that the amount of Gardaí stationed in the Castlerea/Boyle district has decreased by 50% since 2012.

Bishop Kevin Doran was addressing a meeting in Monksland last night to discuss the future amalgamation of the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin.

Over 10 million euro has been allocated to support local and community grassroots sports clubs across the Shannonside Region.