Gardaí do not suspect foul play and are currently progressing a missing persons investigation only.

The HSA have confirmed that they have launched an investigation into the incident.

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A man in his 60s was working on a closed section of the Athlone road leading into the town when he was struck by a works vehicle after 7 o'clock yesterday evening.

He's described as being approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height with a slim build, brown/grey hair and blue eyes.

The 'Pride Launch' event was held at Longford Library yesterday to kick off the festivities, which will formally begin on the 15th of June.

They have asked people not to engage unless they are sure the person is reputable.

79 year old Peter Oliver Bohan was last seen leaving his property at Cloonellon on the Newtownforbes Road on Sunday afternoon.