The region's newly-elected Councillors will make their first appearance in the Chamber this afternoon.

Councillor Ward is also calling for financial help for the landowners whose farms have been flooded

Local residents held protests in the village last November saying existing services would be stretched to the limit.

It's understood the transaction took place in January and has cost the council €515,000.

The duration of the road closure will depend on how long the water level in the lake remains close to or above the level of the public road

Roscommon will see the largest investment in the region with almost 21.3 million euro announced for local and regional roads.

Speaking to Shannonside FM News, local farmers stated that 'enough is enough'.

In statement released today, the Independent Councillor says he has become increasingly disillusioned with Irish politics.