St. Coman's Wood Primary School and Scoil Mhuire Strokestown are seeking approval from county planners to go ahead with the construction plans.

Councillor Seamus Butler was speaking ahead of public consultation regarding the N4 Mullingar to Rooskey road.

A Go Fund Me campaign has been set up in memory of Neil to fund a sporting foundation that will provide opportunities to young athletes.

New figures from the CSO show the level of Afforestation, the type of forestry and the land which its located on.

It followed separate talks with the Labour Court - which has told both parties it cannot intervene at this time.

Mr Keenan was reacting to the latest rankings which saw Longford slip to 35th place in the anti-litter table.

The council are seeking tenders to progress the renovation and redevelopment of the former site as a museum and Cultural/Community Centre.

Local Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice confirmed that the pool is commissioned and ready for use but the required amount of lifeguards are not in place yet.