Longford County Planners are due to make a decision on the application on the 17th of January.

Hazardous weather conditions are continuing to impact people in many areas with a combination of rain, sleet, snow and ice.

The Sunday Social Club, founded by Charlotte and Eveina, is hosting it's first event on Sunday, 19th January at 11 a.m.

Castlepollard bingo that was due to take place at half past 8 this evening will now not go ahead.

The ESB says it is currently working to restore electricity to the affected areas and urges the public to never approach or touch fallen or damaged electricity wires.

Wineport Lodge, based in Glasson, have applied to Westmeath County Council three floating pod type guest rooms.

The application by Ross Engineering limited called for the retention of the change of use of a former bottling plant in Roxborough to a light industrial unit.

It comes as the country remains under a severe weather alert with a Status Yellow warning still in place for counties across the Shannonside region.