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

His decision leaves Fine Gael seeking to have Maria Walsh re-elected and well known jockey Nina Carberry gaining a seat.

Nina Carberry is seeking the nomination to run as a Fine Gael candidate in June's election.

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