Gardai have also appealed to motorists and pedestrians to be cautious on the approach.

The last two parades were forced to cancel due to ongoing Covid restrictions at the time.

The man was arrested and charged this afternoon and will appear at Longford District Court on the 1st of next month

The planned houses and apartments would be located off the existing Ard Michael Estate.

Longford town has risen to 8th out of 40 towns surveyed for the latest IBAL litter league and has been deemed 'Cleaner than European Norms'