It's expected the road will remain closed for a number of hours.

Martin Daly has warned that some people who should be in hospital are instead being treated at home or in other settings.

Ballygar and Ballyforan have all also reported outages affecting over 200 people.

The selection takes place tonight in Canada.

According to the organization, the government's own reports show that over a thousand extra GPs are needed for the plan to work.

Investigations are ongoing.

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

The information evening about the project will take place in the courthouse in Ballygar on this Thursday evening at 7pm and anyone interested is being invited to attend.