Local stakeholders have been praised for their efforts in securing a new family resource centre for Longford town.
It follows confirmation that the town is one of ten locations set to gain such a facility.
Minister for Children Norma Foley made the announcement earlier today.
Longford's FRC will be based at The Attic House on the Ballinalee Road, which the Minister visited last year.
Fianna Fáil councillor Uruemu Adejimini says praised all those involved in presenting Longford's case to the Minister:
Minister Norma Foley, says they're important for vulnerable communities: