An Bord Pleanala is due to make a decision on the plans within four months.

The issue was raised at a meeting of Leitrim County Council.

McKeon's Bar, on Earl Street, was one of Longford's oldest pubs.

A lack of time to secure accommodation and the grade inflation in the CAO system has led to many students suffering severe stress.

Spending on hotel and guest-house accommodation to cope with the coronavirus pandemic is costing the State millions of euro. Almost €87,000 has been