Nationally, as of last year, there were over 1,012,287 children aged under 15 in Ireland.

Of these figures from the region, 1,513 are unpaid full time carers for members of the family.

Leitrim is the county with the highest proportion of classes with 30 or more pupils nationally, at 18.6%

The commemoration will consist of a variety of different free activities and events.

The €10 million sum is the second of the EU "Just Transition Fund" the nation has received this year.

Following a report published by the authority this morning, it was revealed that the number of property upgrades has more than doubled this year across the Shannonside Northern Sound region since 2022.

The New Oxford Economics report found Airbnb also supported over 200 jobs across the region.

Longford Rugby Club are seeking to construct a standalone gym building at its club in the Desmesne in Longford.