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

The extra service will mean that there will now be five services available from Dublin Heuston to Westport daily, and six from Westport to Heuston.

The figures were released as part of the Irish Prison Service's annual report.

The new system is designed to enhance Gardaí responses to ensure that the public receive the best possible response.

The event, which is being organised by the Roscommon Older Persons' Network, will take place at The Enterprise Hub in the town.

Following consultation with the HSE, Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the boil water notice has been lifted with immediate effect.

National Broadband Ireland have confirmed that pre-orders are now open for 1,800 homes and businesses in the area.

Almost 5,000 residents in the Ballintubber, Kilmurray, Tarmon and Castlerea areas were left without water from Friday morning until Saturday night.