It's to cater for a 35 per cent increase in pupil numbers in St Attracta's National School over the past seven years.

The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland said in time one Bishop will govern both the dioceses of Elphin and Achonry,

Seán Curran had applied for permission for the change of use of the former factory in Ballaghaderreen, receiving the go ahead in February.

The fire broke out at around two o'clock on Tuesday morning in the Deerpark area of Swinford.

The units in Roscommon town were earmarked for the Lisnamult and Centre Point Retail Park areas.

But plans for 47 modular homes in Ballaghaderreen, for over 200 refugees, are still being considered.

The group's chairperson has confirmed that a committee of ten people has now been formed as part of its efforts.

The well-known Ballaghaderreen businessman recently announced his decision to step down as a councillor on health grounds after 20 years.