Lanesboro's Mark Casey will be announced as the new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council next week.

Voters are reminded that they don't require a polling card to vote but they must been on the register and have ID with them.

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

Independents out number the political parties with 25 candidates identifying themselves as non-party.

The Granard man is focusing his campaign around healthcare and advocating for more disability supports in the region.

The event, hosted by Roscommon County Council and Roscommon Women's Network took place in the Abbey Hotel.

Gerry Warnock says he will be seeking a seat in Dáil Eireann as an Independent TD.

Kathleen Shanagher says the posters can have a detrimental effect on the efforts of local tidy towns committee