Councillor Casey will be the first Cathaoirleach of the county for the new council and will formally be appointed at the Annual General Meeting next week.

Also included in the application is the construction of camper and caravan bays, a new children's outdoor play area and onsite car parking.

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Cllr Garry Murtagh brought forward the motion at the most recent Longford County Council meeting.

Speaking to Let's Talk earlier this week, Cllr Butler doesn't agree that going door to door to get people to re-register breaks GDPR rules.

Double Visas Investments Limited has applied for the change of use of the existing vacant and unfinished restaurant and retail units on Bridge Street in the town.

He's accused the Government of dropping the ball on bread and butter issues such as immigration, healthcare and housing.

Councillor Seamus Butler confirmed to Shannonside Northern Sound this week, that Longford County Council are currently in a joint procurement process for the machines.