It will remain open until September 1st, with the opening largely coinciding with children's summer holidays.

The new development will include a skateboard park and children's play area on site.

Other facilities at the leisure centre will operate as normal during this time.

The proposal for the swimming pool is part of a major redevelopment of the clubhouse outside Drumlish

The child was first brought to Tullamore hospital on last Sunday after getting into difficulties in a local hotel swimming pool

The well-known Longford man had been on holidays in Gran Canaria

It is hoped the outdoor swimming pool in the town will have the improvements carried out and opened by late June.