Several large scale funerals in the area resulted in a significant expenditure of garda resources, according to a senior Garda.

The vehicle of a man in his 30s was searched following positive readings of cocaine and cannabis from a roadside drugs test.

Concerns about obesity and fast food outlets in close proximity to schools have led to some people in Carrick-on-Shannon objecting to new McDonalds planned for the town

The body of the man in his 20s was discovered just after 8am causing a huge shock in the town.

The body of the young man was discovered inside the chapel just after 8am after the alarm was raised by gardai and local workmen

Over 10,000 signatures had been signed by locals who were opposed to the project which was first mooted last July

Pavee Point is condemning the incident and says it's not acceptable for large gatherings like this to take place during a pandemic.

Dozens of people not from the town flooded into Carrick-on-Shannon earlier this week.