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

Lanesboro's Mark Casey will be announced as the new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council next week.

Fianna Fáil's Kevin Hussey was elected to the Longford LEA after the final count on Monday evening.

The incident occurred just after midnight this morning at a commercial premises in the county town.

The human rights and community activist has worked with the She Her Elected campaign to urge women to consider a career in politics.

The finding comes from a recent CSO report.

After a count that took over more than two days, 18 seats have been filled in each constituency.

Day long Granard recount ends with all seats filled.