Cllrs Frankie Keena, Aengus O'Rourke, John Dolan, Paul Hogan and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran released a joint statement yesterday stating their case is based on environmental grounds.

An application for the works was submitted by Templemichael Parish Resources CLG for the works at the historic hall in the centre of Longford Town.

The centre was found to be exceptionally clean throughout and residents praised the quality of the food.

Deputy Fitzmaurice was also critical of Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, claiming he is 'losing the dressing room.'

The councillors have also launched a fundraising appeal to help with legal costs.

Shaston Construction Ltd had applied to the council for the construction of 71 homes on the Ardmore Road in the town.

Jonathon Cassidy is a member of Strokestown Tidy Towns in Co. Roscommon and he believes the number of posters will increase as the General Election campaign approaches it's conclusion.

The single-vehicle collision occurred on a local road between Kinlough and Garrision, in the Derryherk area, shortly before 7am this morning.