Head of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Paddy Matthews says that just under half of the money has been allocated to developing cycling and walking trails across the region.

The National Famine Museum in Strokestown was officially opened today.

Catherine Martin will cut the ribbon at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown this afternoon, months after it opened to visitors.

It's hoped work might begin later this year on construction.

The plans are all being considered as a means of helping the local areas in the wake of the closure of the power station and Bord Na Mona works

One influencer was paid almost €4,000 to promote Leitrim.

The south Longford town was the only area locally to receive the special funding