Longford County Planners will decide on the project early in the new year.

Siobhan Wynne, from ESB Networks, says teams are working to restore the power as soon as possible.

This year's commemoration will see the screening of a new documentary titled 'Ballinamuck' at the 98 Hall in the village.

It had been suspected Paul and Morag Kavanagh, aged in their 70s and 60s respectively, died because of carbon-monoxide poisoning.

All winners will receive €5,000 each to help fund the development of their facilities.

Local diversions are in place.

A separate telecom company objected to the application stating the area had adequate space on existing masts locally

Newly elected councillor and Granard postmaster Pádraig McNamara says the issue has been raised numerous times by residents in recent weeks.