Longford is one of nine towns and cities which is included in the two year pilot

Interviewing detectives revealed that the accused had come into contact with the victim close to 17 years previous

The R392 Lanesborough to Derryhaun road has reopened following an incident on Friday

Nationally just 89 homes submitted applications.

The trial continues this afternoon.

The collision occurred on the westbound lane of the M6 motorway in August of last year.

The competition takes place in January of next year.

Barry Lynam of PV's bar and restaurant says the initiative will certainly help businesses