He was speaking following a public meeting last night where locals voiced their concerns over the proposed new layout.

The party has been dealt a blow in the county in recent months following confirmation that John Cummins, Orla Leyden and Joe Murphy would be withdrawing from political life.

He has paid tribute to his fellow councillors, family and staff and management of Leitrim County Council.

In a statement released this week, Councillor Murphy described how his wife has been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and that his priority is now to take care of his family and raise awareness of the condition.

He resigned from the party proper in 2022 following the handling of a complaint made against him by a local Fianna Fail Councillor.

Deputy MacSharry resigned as a member of Fianna Fáil in November 2022 over the handling of a complaint made against him by a party councillor.

A new Irish Farmers Journal survey shows 72 per cent would give their first preference vote to a farmers' party if one emerged.

Fianna Fail Conventions in the two other municipal districts in Roscommon will take place in the coming weeks.