29 people, including unborn twins, were killed when a car-bomb detonated on this day in 1998.

Longford councillor, Padraig Brady, says it's important to remember all those who died fighting in the local area.

The application was the subject of 80 submissions by local residents who were heavily opposed to the development.

Gardaí were called to the scene and ordered those involved to leave the premises, which they did after a period of non cooperation.

22 patients are currently waiting to be admitted.

The statement follows a number of messages circulating in the community claiming water supplies in the county had been contaminated.

There are at least 416 vacant teaching jobs in secondary schools across the country.

Cathoirleach of Longford Municipal District, Martin Monaghan, says that local Gardaí and Fire Services crews didn't hesitate dealing with the issue.