Tánaiste Simon Harris says Longford is becoming a 'hub' of culture and tourism.
It follows the sod turning ceremony at the Connolly Barracks in Longford Town last week, which will see the transformation of the former army barracks into a new museum and cultural space.
Work on the €7 million project will get underway later this summer.
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Speaking at the Longford Agri Show yesterday, Tánaiste Simon Harris welcomed the development:
The Fine Gael leader also says more projects and investment opportunities are on the way for the county:
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