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The plans had been previously welcomed by Carrick-on-Shannon Chamber of Commerce as good news for the town.

Outgoing Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Roscommon-Galway candidate Dr. Martin Daly attended the launch at King House.

Dave Smyth made the call in response to questions around public concerns on the housing of refugees locally in the Shannonside Region.

Met Eireann is warning of severe flooding, damage to homes & businesses and dangerous/treacherous travelling conditions from midnight tonight.

Margaret's Corner based in Carrigallen, is a community facility and is available to use for local meetings, classes and training days.