It will be open seven days a week, from 8am to 10pm, on a self-service basis outside of normal staffed hours.

Cllr Marty McDermott told a recent Roscommon Municipal District meeting that users of the service weren't being given enough time in local towns.

The total amount settled by the local authority last year over insurance claims increased by almost a third last year.

She says there are no footpaths on Felton Road and only one on Tarmon Road.

The default limit will drop from 80 to 60 in November, unless special speed limits are adopted by councils.

The Castlerea businessman says he's been inundated by well wishers urging him to enter national politics.

St. Coman's Wood Primary School and Scoil Mhuire Strokestown are seeking approval from county planners to go ahead with the construction plans.

There have been protests over the €8 million public realm enhancement scheme that's planned for the town.