Issues had been raided by residents in the Deerpark estate over traffic increases leading to road safety concerns.

The sitting TD was the only name on the list after Councillor Martin Monaghan withdrew his name following his nomination.

Two meters will be rolled out in the Tesco car park and one in the Cathedral car park.

The CCTV will be intended to prevent illegal dumping and enforcing the Litter Pollution Act.

A life-size bronze sculpture titled 'The Gift' which commemorates the generous aid provided by the Choctaw Nation to Ireland during the Famine was unveiled this morning.

Team captain Michelle Guckian says the team is still coming to terms with the achievement and paid tribute to manager Jonny Garrity and his backroom team.

Kelly Murphy is representing Team Ireland in the Women's Team Pursuit from 4.30pm this afternoon.

One car on the N4 at Drishoge in Carrick-on-Shannon was found to be travelling at 107 kilometres an hour in a 60km zone.