Her funeral Mass will take place in St Patrick's Church in Athleague tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock.

Local Gardaí conducting a checkpoint near Boyle noticed a vehicle with dangerously worn tyres yesterday

The proposed turbine would have a tip height of just over 149 metres, with an 81 metre high tower holding the blades.

Mr Connaughton passed away suddenly on his farm on Monday last at the age of 80.

Paying tribute on social media, his son and former councillor Ivan Connaughton described him as a 'larger than life character'.

Following exchanges with Gardaí and the arrival of two more members, the 35 year old become more aggressive and began threatening Gardaí.

Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys said the funding will support the further development of hiking trails and other amenities.

The ESB say they are working to restore power to the majority of homes by this afternoon.