They were amongst 62 students from across five Irish universities who have been awarded scholarships as part of the women in STEM2D Undergraduate Awards.

The plans had been lodged by Cignal Infrastructure Limited and approved by county planners earlier this year.

Men's Sheds in the Shannonside region can now apply for grants of up to €3,000 towards running costs.

Diversions will be in place in the town centre for local traffic, and motorists are requested to take alternative routes.

There will also be a crime prevention masterclass with Longford Gardaí.

The plans would see three classrooms and ancillary facilities developed on the site, with works also including essential repairs, internal alterations, replacement of the existing septic tank.

Faughnan Construction Ltd are seeking to demolish a home at Aghadegnan close to the Red Cow Roundabout.

Tributes continue to pour in for the Longford man led by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and numerous former party and Government leaders.