To mark the centenary the battalion will conduct a formal parade in Custume Barracks, Athlone on 24th January at 11:30am.

Cornamaddy national school will become a multi-denominational community national school under the Longford-Westmeath ETB.

Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.

The teacher was killed on the Grand Canal in Tullamore while out for a run.

It follows revelations about false information he gave to Meath County Council in a planning application.

The update comes as local Councillors call for all roads serving primary schools in Leitrim to be salted during cold spells.

It's the first time the competition has been held outside of Ireland.

The Backstage Theatre in Longford, the Dock in Leitrim, and the Roscommon Arts Centre will receive a share of over half a million euro in funding.