The Ballaghaderreen man was a Fine Gael councillor between 1991 and 2004 and is a long-time community activist.

A number of members are in New York this week for the St Patrick's Day Period.

A number of them have since returned to the International Protection Office as they were unhappy with the new camp in Crooksling.

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, here is all you need to know about how our locality will be celebrating Ireland's patron saint!

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is awaiting forensic tests, but believes the bird was shot.

A number of politicians attended the event, with Limerick TD Kieran O'Donnell commenting that the artwork embodies the idea of "Inspire Inclusion."

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the Newtown Road last night just after eight o'clock.

The 53-year-old will stand in the Boyle Municipal District, which also includes Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.