Michael Carrigy has described Deputy Flaherty's comments as scaremongering and he says there will be no reduction in uniform Gardaí in the district.

Five horses were stolen from a Granard farm with a combined worth of over 5,000 euro.

The closing down of the crime office in Granard has raised concerns for the future of the station.

There were several electrical storms across the Shannonside region overnight

It will take the place of Hourican's Hotel.

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