The case came before Sligo District Court this morning.

Cllr Peggy Nolan was speaking after 57-year-old Guo Zhong Chen, of Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, was sentenced to nine years in prison for starting the fire on July 28th, 2024.

He's due to appear by videolink in Sligo District Court.

The 30-year-old was convicted of being in possession of goods stolen during the burglaries.

The government is giving An Post €15 million a year until 2030 to try to prevent more post office closures.

Pauline Belton owned and ran Grafters Hair Salon in Longford Town for 24 years before a blaze two years ago forced her to shut down permanently.

In terms of primary education as of June 22nd 2026, 627 students were enrolled across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.

The judge described it as ‘a crime of spite and revenge’.