The monument will be unveiled at Ballinamore Garda Station, after a remembrance ceremony in St Patrick's Church nearby at 11.30am.

Cllr Paddy O'Rourke says the announcement that the property has gone sale agreed will be welcome news for campaigners.

Several speakers, including cathaoirleach Paddy O’Rourke, reflected on the joy their success brought to the county. 

CISs, which are for local roads or cul de sacs, involve the community paying 10 per cent of the cost and the state paying the rest.

Three sitting councillors from the Ballinamore area in Leitrim are set to retain their seats, according to a final tally.

Leitrim councillor Paddy O'Rourke says trauma for famers doesn't end when animals go down with bovine tuberculosis.

Local authorities across the country vote on new Cathaoirligh in June each year.

Councillor Paddy O' Rourke from Carrigallen says the controversy surrounding the crib shows a lack of understanding of animals and what distresses them.