This latest fatality brings to three people who lost their lives on the roads in Meath in the matter of hours.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

It spread to up to 13 business units and many longstanding businesses were destroyed.

The R195 road at Bellaney, between Oldcastle and Castlepollard, is closed for a technical examination.

Leakage reduction projects continue with backyard service and lead replacement projects in Black Island View and Beech Drive, Castleblayney.

Football fans also shouldn't despair, as the All-Ireland Football Final will be shown on a big outdoor screen from 3:30pm.

The M1 joins the N1, which is the main route between Belfast and Dublin.

County Planners will decide on the development at Lough Egish in September