It's believed the incident was quickly brought under control, with the building reported to be undamaged.

The GOAL Mile is supported by AIB and is held throughout December in villages, towns and cities across Ireland.

All participants are to start from Newtowncashel and end in Lanesborough.

As part of the EU's Just Transition programme, the power station was originally set for closure in 2027, with that decision fast tracked and the plant closed in 2020.

The development at the Commons North Lime Quarry would consist of permanent tiered seating for 500 people, a stage with a steel support structure and a canvas canopy.

A planning appeal submitted to An Bord Pleanála by Liam Kelly has been refused, with the original planning permission now upheld.

A portion of the N5 between the N61 Tulsk junction and R361 junction in Frenchpark will be closed from the 10th of July to the 28th of July.

The local shopkeeper says the youth of the town are leaving in their droves.