An opposition campaign has already begun in the areas where the turbines are planned for.

The group say they hope to meet with Coillte.

The crash occurred along the old Athlone to Moate road near Killogeenaghan and it's expected the road will remain closed until 3pm this afternoon.

There were approximately 20 passengers on board the bus at the time of the incident.

The seizure of the cannabis plants took place at a house in Moate today

The HSE there's been a large reduction in the numbers of people presenting at COVID19 vaccination centres nationally.

The issue was raised at this month's meeting of Athlone-Moate MD

The incidents took place at local authority housing.