The meeting, which took place at the MacWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris, was organised by the IFA.

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has confirmed Longford County Council has purchased a site in Lanesboro and 40 new jobs could be on the way in the peat-related industry.

The virus has now been detected in five herds in Co Wexford since the first confirmed case here last month.

Locally Sligo University Hospital continue to be busy with 37 admitted patients on trolleys this morning.

The HSE says they've been decommissioned from the E-Mental Health Hub in Castlerea have been decommissioned.

The entire Carrick bypass will cost up to €500 million and aims to address big traffic problems in the town.

This warning comes into effect from 2 o'clock tomorrow morning and will also affect Sligo and Donegal.

The current playground is said to be not fit for purpose while it's felt a new one would benefit children and parents in Ballymahon and surrounding areas.