Waterways Ireland says it regrets any inconvenience that this may cause and thanks customers for their co-operation.

Larry Brennan, Chairman of the Roscommon branch of the Licensed Vintners' Federation, said extended opening hours would make little difference in rural Ireland.

Men's Sheds in the Shannonside region can now apply for grants of up to €3,000 towards running costs.

Nationally, over 40,000 licences were issued to individual contractors.

Mullingar Garda Station received two new appointments in the October/November period.

The project is expected to increase road safety in towns and villages along the route and act as a boost to the local economy.

Diversions will be in place in the town centre for local traffic, and motorists are requested to take alternative routes.

This morning's drill will see Leitrim County Council, the Fire Service, the Ambulance Service, HSE and An Garda Síochána gather in Carrick on Shannon.