Council officials stated at the meeting that should the 5% increase be refused, then a number of high profile projects would be shelved due to lack of funding.

There are three times as many candidates in Sligo than Leitrim, with 12 in Sligo and four in Leitrim.

It begins at 6pm and runs until 10am tomorrow morning.

The man in his 50s was arrested on Sunday after a report was made to Gardaí.

Despite efforts by the Road Safety Authority to reduce the delay in getting a test, no-shows have increased on an average monthly basis.

Council management has made the controversial proposal but says the money would be spent on key infrastructure.

They are appealing for witnesses after a woman on the Dublin to Sligo train reported being robbed as she arrived into Carrick On Shannon.

Gardaí are asking homeowners to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Carrick on Shannon Garda Station.