The long running backlog has been causing huge anxiety for motorists who are worried their insurance won't be valid if their NCT is out of date

Medicine shortages have increased across several countries in recent years

The lack of tourist accommodation in Longford has been an issue for several years

The report shows an average increase of between 17 and 20% across the Shannonside counties

Tributes continue to be paid by members of the local community.

Farm walks, cooking classes, tag ruby and social nights are all part of the programme of events.

In Roscommon, nurse Gráinne Keaveney was recently honoured with a preceptorship award at the hospital.

The fatal collision happened this afternoon at Esker South, Ballinalee