Donal Dobson's watchmakers and jewellers first opened in 1977, and is shutting down on Saturday

The two men injured in the blaze have been released from hospital and are making a good recovery.

Over 10 million euro has been allocated to support local and community grassroots sports clubs across the Shannonside Region.

The issue has been raised by local representatives who have highlighted their anger over how patients, especially children, in Longford are being forced to travel long distances or take up private care to be seen.

The funds are part of 230 million euro for new and improved sports facilities and equipment throughout the country under the Community Sport Facilities Fund.

Glennon Brothers Timber was founded over 100 years ago and is now considered a major industry player in the provision of timber products.

Defence for Mr Farrell stated the actions of his client were nothing more than a "split second of stupidity" he was now paying the consequences for.

The quick action by Longford Fire Service in tackling a blaze at Grafton Court this afternoon saved lives.