Nationally, counties Westmeath and Waterford offer the cheapest gym memberships at an average of €44.

It follows the launch of ASIAM Longford earlier this month which is aimed at making the county more inclusive and accepting of those with autism.

Over 130 staff in St Christopher's are planning the work-to-rule over a pay row.

Senator Micheál Carrigy told the Seanad children shouldn't have to leave the county to access a school place.

This arrangement comes as part of a package of measures following engagements with the Workplace Relations Commission.

Four other former councillors, who exited the council in June, will receive retirement payments when they reach 50 years of age - Gerry Warnock, Colin Dalton, Gerard Farrell and Colm Murray.

It comes as Justice Minister Helen McEntee admitted the level of domestic abuse has tripled in the last 10 years to over 46 thousand cases.

The Rehab Group in Longford announced the return of their fundraiser, now rebranded as 'Cuppa for Rehab'.