Local Independent councillor Des Guckian says there are several needs for the town.

Only 3.4 per cent of new cars registered in Roscommon in the past four and a half years have been electric - the lowest rate in the country.

In a letter to the local committee, Bishop Kevin Doran reiterated that Fr Michael had served his time in Drum and would be leaving by the end of August.

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan announced more than €458,000 of funding is to be provided for 36 local community groups and organisations across Ireland.

The works involve the construction of 76 meters of new roadway to form a new junction at Carnagh, Athlone.

Only 3.4 per cent of new cars registered in the county between January 2020 and June 2024 were EVs. 

Her case drew international condemnation, with the leader of Sinn Fein, Mary Lou McDonald, describing the lack of treatment for a victim of domestic abuse by local officials as disgraceful.