The car was seized by local Gardaí, with the motorist to face Longford District court in the coming months.

13 people were arrested and security at Government Buildings is to be reviewed.

Almost one in 10 homes have shut their doors since before the pandemic, with 41 closing over the last four years.

It is the only registered national charity based in Longford brings pets closer to sick children and their families at CHI Crumlin in Dublin.

Works will take place over the course of the project at a number of locations including Golden Island, West Side, Abbey Road, Coosan West and Burgess Park.

Kevin Ganly, volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager at Lough Ree RNLI has urged Lake users to be extra vigilant due to falling water levels on the lake this month.

The plans look for 12 outdoor fitness machines to be installed on the site along with 12 six metre high public lighting columns.

A decision will be made on the application in November.