Students have been working with their teachers over the last number of weeks to prepare devices, software and awareness campaigns.

There's currently no census of the animals in Ireland, but it's estimated 55 thousand of the animals were shot dead last year.

The figures were obtained as part of a public consultation process about the impact of deer in Ireland

Leitrim and Longford have been approved for funding and the government hopes to fill the positions by September.

Projects include the treatment of Japanese Knotweed in Roscommon and research on the Quagga mussel in the River Shannon.

It's understood the park would be adjacent to the existing Arigna Mining visitor's experience.

Roscommon Environmental Network will hold courses beginning in early July.