The service is manned by local GP's across Longford, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly who are contracted to work a number of hours each week.

She also hopes for more equality and inclusion.

Hungry Horse Outside based in Longford was called to rescue a donkey that was dragged by the neck behind a vehicle in Co.Offaly over the weekend.

Another former power station is to be demolished and replaced with a battery energy storage system.

The teacher was killed on the Grand Canal in Tullamore while out for a run.

The MIDOC Out of Hours GP service is for patients who need urgent medical attention that cannot wait to be seen by their usual GP

Gardai are also appealing for witnesses - especially anyone who may have dashcam footage - to come forward.

Michael Glennon, IFA Sheep Committee Representative and Roscommon sheep farmer, says that these incidents are extremely worrying for farmers.