The deputy noted that timetable changes have been made recently to rail lines in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, and Dublin, but that no upgrades were announced for Sligo-Dublin.

The song portrays Longford Town as a place defined by its crime, where, according to the lyrics, "depending on the day, it could be fist, knife, or gun."

Over 60 business people have contacted Longford County Council in relation to potential disruption.

One issue raised in their decision was that anyone not using a car to access the site outside of the town would be put at a disadvantage.

Emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the N55 near Ballymahon at around 8 o'clock yesterday evening.

Gardaí are of the "firm belief" that the feud is "far from over and there will be reprisals from both parties.''

A man in his 30s was taken by air ambulance to the Mater Hospital in Dublin where he remains in a serious, but non-life threatening condition.

The event will take place at the Longford Arms Hotel with prizes up for grabs and live music on the night.