The event will include military honours and a wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of all those who suffered or perished during the Famine.

Local Gardaí say the youth was attacked by four assailants at the Train Station at 3 o'clock on Saturday.

The incident took place in front of a number of members of the public

The scene is currently being preserved for a technical examination.

The Great Famine claimed the lives of a million people between 1845 and 1852, and was brought on by a potato blight.

Boyle in Roscommon has also been recorded as having one of the highest rates.

The former Hotel has been derelict for a number of years with planning permission granted in 2022 for it's demolition.

The woman, who was the sole occupant of the car was brought to Tullamore Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.