The crash took place after 8 o’clock this morning and motorists are urged to expect delays if using the route.

Deputy Fitzmaurice was also critical of Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, claiming he is 'losing the dressing room.'

Gardaí are investigating a reported burglary of O'Connor's Pub and Shop in Tulsk at around 4 o'clock yesterday morning.

Kevin Doran also now leads the Diocese of Achonry, which includes Ballaghaderreen.

It follows a candle-lit vigil held yesterday where hundreds of people attended.

The letter was sent yesterday by solicitor Frank Buttimer, who represents the Farrell family.

On further inspection they found the motorist to be an unaccompanied learner driver with no insurance and no L-plates on display.

Gardaí found the man aged in his late 50's after being called to a house on Tone Street in Ballina just before midnight last night.