Longford Fire Service and Gardaí responded to the scene and no injuries have been reported.

One of Mary's sons Aengus is a councillor in Athlone.

An Garda Síochána's 'Lock up, Light up' campaign is now in full swing as part of Operation Thor.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

High visitor numbers are expected at the unique experience again this year with coaches arriving from early spring.

Leitrim Citizens Information Service say it's important to know what you're entitled to when it comes to returning items.

Roads policing units across the region have been carrying out extra checkpoints this festive season.

The former barracks closed in 2009 and it was bought by Longford County Council three years later.