Councillor Gerry Warnock is welcoming news of its near completion.

The issue was raised at a Council meeting on Wednesday.

An OPW representative due to meet with Longford Councillors on Monday will be told that no houses will built on the former greyhound track in the town.

The site has been earmarked for the creation of a skatepark and mini harbour connecting to the Royal Canal, with calls also made to include sporting amenities on site such as soccer pitches.

Councillor Gerry Warnock has raised concerns over the site due to its plans for a skatepark and cycle way which part eight planning was adopted for by councillors at yesterday's meeting.

The roadworks began last year and have been causing regular delays for motorists

The project at the Market Square has been the subject of a lot of online criticism with people wondering why no work has been carried out there for the past several days

The CAB has revealed a significant rise in the number of targets in the Shannonside region.