The diocese has confirmed that due to the ongoing shortage of clergy, they will be adopting a strategic plan to cluster parishes in order to improve pastoral care.

The award recognises the commitment shown by both men to the farm organisation.

Local Gardaí are investigating links between this weekend's incidents and ones earlier in the month in Roscommon.

Locals and Councillors are expressing their unhappiness at the significant plans

The proposed routes for a by-pass of Carrick-on-Shannon have led to widespread concern among communities living on the outskirts of the county town and beyond