According to the Simon Communities of Ireland only one property was available to rent under the standard rate and that was a one-bedroom house in Kildare suitable for singles or a couple.

The Athlone Main Drainage Project involves the construction of new pumping stations at Golden Island and Coosan West, and almost 3km of new sewers.

Fr Tom Healy's comments come following the official announcement that Cornamaddy NS in Athlone will move from a Catholic ethos to a multi-denominational one.

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

Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.

Gardaí are appealing for information on his whereabouts

Many people who are due to have their vehicles tested in the coming weeks are finding it almost impossible to get an appointment at their local NCT centre

Nationally, Naas in Co Kildare has been crowned Ireland's cleanest town or city for the second year in a row.