None of the crew were injured in the incident and were safely evacuated to a nearby jetty.

The new TUI will be officially established at the start of October.

"Snámh" will be screened live in Pinewood studios next year and in Hollywood after that.

The show which runs until June 20th is presented as part of Brightening Air and is transforming the skies and surrounding landscapes of eight counties

Concerns have been raised over litter problems developing at what is being called a major piece of tourist infrastructure for the town.

Residents in the area are worried that it might be too late to save their homes and farms.

The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-Ordination Working Group met in recent days to discuss progress on a number of schemes around the country

The body was discovered after 10am this monring at the very popular chapel in Carrick-on-Shannon