All winners will receive €5,000 each to help fund the development of their facilities.

Local diversions are in place.

A separate telecom company objected to the application stating the area had adequate space on existing masts locally

Newly elected councillor and Granard postmaster Pádraig McNamara says the issue has been raised numerous times by residents in recent weeks.

The plans include antennae, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment.

Day long Granard recount ends with all seats filled.

After a marathon count on Sunday which continued into the early morning today, 10 seats have been won across the Local Electoral Areas of Ballymahon, Granard and Longford so far.

Three councillors, 2 in Longford Town and one in Granard are not seeking re-election leaving close to 30 potential new representatives on the board.