The condition is common in older people and occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to a loss of sight.

Every household in the country will be provided with a brown bin for food waste and light garden waste by their waste collector.

Leitrim County Council say public safety measures are still in place in Leitrim village following a tornado earlier this month.

The body of a man in his 20s was discovered yesterday afternoon in the St Mary's Square area of the town.

The process saw numerous delays and deadlines missed, with An Bord Pleanála making a final decision on the application this week.

The Longford based Senator believes that new companies will come to the area if the necessary infrastructure work is complete.