Mr Connaughton passed away suddenly on his farm on Monday last at the age of 80.

Paying tribute on social media, his son and former councillor Ivan Connaughton described him as a 'larger than life character'.

Following exchanges with Gardaí and the arrival of two more members, the 35 year old become more aggressive and began threatening Gardaí.

Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys said the funding will support the further development of hiking trails and other amenities.

The ESB say they are working to restore power to the majority of homes by this afternoon.

The approval in principal has been notified for the houses at the Paddock in Athleague.

In Roscommon a 25-year-old man was killed in a single vehicle collision near Athleague yesterday morning.

A number of power tools were stolen from a farmyard sometime between 12 O'Clock Thursday and 12 O'Clock Sunday and Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact Ballygar Garda Station on 090 6624512