As part of the Roscommon Bound campaign, Global Rossie Day takes place officially this Sunday but there will be a number of events today in Roscommon town.

It came as the party confirmed it would run two candidates in the forthcoming General Election at its selection convention last night.

It'll help them keep connections to their cultural heritage and help them transition smoothly to their new surroundings.

Alan Harney had earlier withdrawn from the selection process.

He says the situation is incredibly dangerous for 88 households who are 'marooned' on the northern side of the road.

Two individuals entered the premises adjacent to Longford Shopping Centre after 11 o'clock yesterday morning and confronted staff.

The news follows a meeting between the HSE, parents and politicians in the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon this afternoon.

New figures also show 87% of offers of council housing made in the county this year have been accepted.