There are 16 declared candidates so far – four in Leitrim and 12 in Sligo.

Carrick-on-Shannon Gardaí have appealed for information and have asked members of the public to come forward.

Dympna Daly Finn, who works as an auxiliary nurse in Sligo University Hospital, says travelling is part of the learning process for young people.

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.

MCG Planning on behalf of Athlone Boxing Club is applying for permission for the facility at Cloghanboy on the Ballymahon Road in the town.

New data from the Central Statistics Office shows the breakdown of motorists across the country with over half a million divers having points nationwide.