Fire services attended the scene and residents from neighbouring apartment blocks were evacuated safely.

The application will be decided on at an upcoming meeting of Longford Municipal District.

Three councillors, 2 in Longford Town and one in Granard are not seeking re-election leaving close to 30 potential new representatives on the board.

According to the Department of Integration, the B&B will host 24 people consisting of families seeking International Protection.

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, here is all you need to know about how our locality will be celebrating Ireland's patron saint!

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.

The council has confirmed the maintenance contractor and owner of the facility has made arrangements for repair.

Longford was found to be the cheapest place to live, with good access to schools, supermarkets and leisure facilities.