14 year old Jack Byrne went missing from the Athlone area on Saturday.

There has been an increase in cases of flu among young children as the HSE urges parents to get their kids vaccinated.

Bishop Kevin Doran has paid tribute to those across the region who give of their time towards pastoral or charitable causes.

The GOAL Mile is supported by AIB and is held throughout December in villages, towns and cities across Ireland.

A post-mortem is to take place today at the City Morgue, Whitehall by the State Pathologist.

This year's swim is raising donations for the Mohill Historical Society.

All participants are to start from Newtowncashel and end in Lanesborough.

They have recently hosted performances in aid of the Vita House service in the town.