15 incidents on the stretch between Athlone and Ballinasloe were categorised as high priority involving accidents, vehicles on fire, or obstructions.

The West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation plans to build the new centre at Ardsallagh More in Roscommon.

It follows a blockade of the Book of Kells exhibition in September organised by the students' union, in protest at a proposed 2 per cent increase to the current rent.

National Lottery spokesperson, Fran Whearty says they want to track down the winner.

George and Isaac Naughton will take part in the Marathon to raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Longford native and actor, Darren Yorke, is bringing his one man children's show 'Fergal' to the Backstage Theatre.

The motion was also supported by deputies Thomas Pringle, Joan Collins, Michael McNamara, and Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

A small cohort of patients with minor injuries, who meet strict clinical and geographical criteria, will be brought directly to the injury unit