Edwina Guckian, who is behind the 'Sowing the Seed' project, says the interest in creating the traditional costumes has been so high, that they've had to buy in straw to keep up.

Admission to the event is free.

Dorothy Shannon says the idea is to offer the dinner to anyone who's alone this Christmas or feels isolated.

Councillor Mark Casey says he will be asking the Gardai to view local CCTV footage in an effort to identify those responsible.

The roadworks began last year and have been causing regular delays for motorists

There will be two collection points in Longford.

Works that were taking place have been halted until at least the 14th of January.

She's urging the local authority to help communities buy good quality lights.