Fire crews attended the blaze at the former Magnet Ballroom.

It's understood almost 50 Ukrainians are living in the Storkestown area.

The Fianna Fail representative has confirmed the TII have appointed a contractor in recent days with works taking place on the road surface.

Construction on the Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue road could begin in June 2023.

Senator Murphy is calling for safety measures to be installed.

Convent of Mercy Secondary School in Strokestown have permission with 11 conditions attached.

The dog was due to be taken to be destroyed following a decision by a District Court Judge earlier this year.

The newly opened Strokestown Park House and Famine Museum is recording a high footfall, with a large number of international tourists visiting.