As the country battles a housing and homelessness crisis, the report highlights that Longford recorded the highest percentage of local authority owned dwellings which were vacant at the end of last year at 7.19%

The crash occurred just after 6pm last night.

Two towns in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are hoping to be crowned Ireland's friendliest place in Ireland.

Over 7,500 people nationally are without a fixed abode.

Local counties are recording some of the highest levels of vacancies across the country.

It's expected we will see some heavy rainfall and wind across the region.

He is survived by his wife and five children.

Further outages are expected as the storm moves inland.