Two candidates have so far put their names forward to be selected ahead of the 9 o'clock deadline.

It comes after Gardaí on patrol in Roscommon town last week discovered a jeep and a trailer parked over two blue parking spaces.

The organised crime group is believed to be involved in serious criminality including possession and discharge of firearms, drug dealing, drug intimidation, burglaries and serious assaults in East Galway and neighbouring Divisions.

It was reported this morning that the ESB had restored power to all homes and businesses across the region.

A statement from the local authority confirmed that there are a total of eight XL Bullies registered with the county's dog warden.

The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore say they have opened additional beds to cope with this extra demand on capacity and resources.