There was also 4 passengers in the backseats of the car, none of whom were wearing seatbelts.

Plans revealed during the 3rd Quarter meeting of the Longford Community Safety Partnership call for a section of the yard to be re-purposed into new office space.

The waste collection is taking place at the lower car park of Pearse Park Longford from 10am to 12pm.

Following consultation with the HSE, Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the boil water notice has been lifted with immediate effect.

Boyle Tidy Towns was awarded 2nd prize in the Town Centre First category, receiving €1,500.

The by-laws would include the reduction of mooring times, removal of winter mooring and a tax on businesses operating on the Shannon.

The companies other clients include Kenneth Branagh, Sam Elliot and Kevin Kline.

The Technological University of the Shannon had sought planning permission to construct a large temporary car parking facility near their Athlone campus on the Dublin Road.