The traditional event on Saturday showcases the work of the Athlone Subaqua Club, Athlone River Safety Awareness, local Gardaí and the RNLI.

The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels originating from Spain.

The award marks the Technological University of the Shannon as one of the top rated universities in the world.

They also received maximum stars in all categories assessed and is Ireland's first ever university to receive 5 Stars in the Arts and Culture category.

The electric bus fleet has now completed over 530,000 kilometres worth of journeys and with an estimated 400,000 kilograms of tailpipe emissions eliminated.

The firm employs 20 people in Co. Roscommon and is exporting to eight countries internationally.

The two ancillary buildings are set to be used for vehicle valeting and washing.

Emergency services were called at about 7.30 this morning near The Quay area after reports a man had entered the water.