Former GOAL aid worker Tiernan Dolan says the events show the true meaning of Christmas.

The development would also consist of a sauna, geo-dome accommodation, accessible parking areas, a sensory dome, and six guest parking spots.

The driver of the vehicle was stopped and a subsequent roadside drugs test showed a positive result for cocaine and cannabis.

A Longford man in his 30s remains in a critical condition following the incident on Saturday morning last.

Trade union Fórsa and St Christopher's management had agreed on a set of proposals designed to harmonise pay scales and address staff concerns.

CSO figures show almost 88 per cent are men and only 12 per cent are women.

Leitrim auctioneer Gordon Hughes says a shortage of homes is driving up prices.

It happened on the N4 at Corboy, between Edgeworthstown and Longford town, yesterday evening around 5.30pm.