Robert Pether was sentenced to five years in jail in April 2021 after a contractual dispute between his employer and the Government in Iraq.

Customers in Elphin and Strokestown were left without water supply for large parts of yesterday following the issue at the Water Treatment Plant.

The 15 year old was stopped by Gardaí following a call from a member of the public.

Some of the faults aren't expected to be fixed until tomorrow evening.

Bishop Doran recently held six meetings with parishioners on the issue, including in Strokestown, Castlerea and Athlone.

Bishop Kevin Doran says a potential name or administrative centre for the new diocese had not yet been discussed in detail.

Some customers are being left stranded at stops further along the route.

Bishop Kevin Doran was addressing a meeting in Monksland last night to discuss the future amalgamation of the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin.