Works will commence on the 25th of March.

The Ballaghaderreen man was a Fine Gael councillor between 1991 and 2004 and is a long-time community activist.

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, here is all you need to know about how our locality will be celebrating Ireland's patron saint!

The 53-year-old will stand in the Boyle Municipal District, which also includes Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.

The well-known local businessman was first elected in the Ballaghaderreen area in 2004.

Anger over plans to develop 47 units in the Little Oaks area of the town.

She was recognised for her decade-long dedication to fundraising, including marathon running and local charity events.

Micheal Frain argues a lack of effective Government investment is putting a target on the back of international protection applicants.