The fatal stabbing has sparked calls for Government action on crime - as well as vacant and derelict buildings in the Capital.

He was a popular local businessman in the town and was also a member of a number of local groups and clubs.

Gardaí say the State pathologist will conduct a post-mortem and the results will determine the course of the investigation.

The fire broke out at a residential property at Old Ardnacassa on the Dublin Road at around 6.30 pm.

A man was discovered on Main Street with serious head injuries at 3am on Saturday, December 21st.

A Longford man in his 30s remains in a critical condition following the incident on Saturday morning last.

Gardaí are investigating following reports of an assault that occurred at approximately 4.15 am in the town on Sunday.

The driver was caught driving 124kph in a 60kph zone on the N4 in Drishoge.