Our reporter Eoghan Murphy spoke to some of those impacted, including Fabienne Knaff, from Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim.

The deadline for final nominations was at 12 noon today.

The arrests came as part of the Garda investigation into organised criminal activity and burglaries in Mayo, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath and Sligo.

The Central Statistics Office provided a breakdown of last year's incomes per county.

The company is a major employer in the Shannonside region with over 1,200 staff currently on its books.

Over 20,000 people will be running today's marathon, including thousands who are travelling to Dublin from 50 countries to take part.

They include 16 in both Longford and Leitrim, and 15 in Roscommon.

Dramatic photos were shared on social media, with various colours lighting up the night sky.