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The singer and songwriter, who was an integral part of Monaghan's music scene for up to six decades, passed away yesterday.

Harry Crowley of Cargins Park, Donamon passed away in a single-vehicle collision in the area early yesterday morning, aged in his 60s.

The Carer's Support Grant is available to all carers providing full-time care to an older person or a person with a disability, regardless of their means or social insurance contributions.

'Jenny Óg' by Scottish-based duo Fuaim is a nod to the legendary Tulsk entertainer's 'Eileen Óg'.

Hundreds of thousands of euro were spent on fuel with more than four hundred thousand euro being forked out on maintaining the 52 car fleet.

Geldof says he enjoyed a relaxing time in Carrick-on-Shannon before yesterday's concert, visiting a local coffee shop, the former workhouse and a famine memorial.

Harry Crowley was a popular presence in the local GAA circle, having won the under-21 All-Ireland Football Championship title against Kerry in 1978. 

His band, the Boomtown Rats, are the headline act tonight in the Night and Day Festival in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station on (090) 6638300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Senator Paraic Brady says Drumlish and Newtownforbes have been hit by mental health issues recently - with the loss of a number of students' friends.

People are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the range of care pathways available and to consider the most appropriate option before attending Emergency Departments.

35-year-old Ali Sohrabi of no fixed abode, was charged with the murder of Masoumeh Jafri Manojan at a special overnight sitting of Galway District Court which lasted less than five minutes.

At the time, Stephen was smoking up to 20 cigarettes a day.

The festival continues today with Bob Geldof and his band, the Boomtown Rats, the headline act.