Work is in the pipeline to see a heritage centre in North Longford become one of the biggest historical attractions in the midlands.
The Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre in Granard opened in 2018 and provides an immersive visitor experience of Norman Ireland.
The staff and volunteers of the centre are 3 months away from breaking ground on a major new development that will see the creation of a traditional Norman village on a 15 acre site near the town.
The planning for the multi million euro project has now been lodged following a freeze in the process due to the coronavirus.
It's now hoped with construction set to begin soon, that the park will be open for locals and tourists alike in 2022.
Education Officer at the centre Déirdre Orme says there's great excitement among staff and locals:
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