The application had been lodged for the transformation of an existing public house on St. Mary's Street in Drumlish, into the mixed use development.

The zone is the most elevated stretch of road in County Longford and during the winter months it can be extremely treacherous.

Longford County Council bought the site and it has been subject to renovation works since 2022.

The works would also consist of the development of a green open space, as well as boundary fences and walls.

This year, County Veterinarian Michael King said numbers, while still high, are slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels.

The Battery Road and the Ballinalee/Major Well's Road in Longford have been subject to resurfacing works since August.

Events at the festival are to include a Fire and Shadow Procession and bonfire show on Halloween night.

The development at the Commons North Lime Quarry would consist of permanent tiered seating for 500 people, a stage with a steel support structure and a canvas canopy.