Locals were left bemused by the works which started on the Boyle Road last week.

It's hoped upcoming funding from the Department of Rural Regeneration will help see the project come together.

The first-ever Pride event in Leitrim is underway in the county.

Councillor Martin Monaghan brought the issue before this months meeting of the Longford Municipal District.

The council rely on Garda incidents reports in applying for road safety funds in many cases.

An person consultation will take place next week

Councillor John Keogh submitted that any household within 3KM of a wind turbine should receive free electricity

Councilor Reynolds Flynn hopes to tackle the issue of affordable housing in the county during her tenure.