Longford County Council has granted UK company Centre Parcs planning permission for the €200m plus development, Centre Parcs Longford Forrest at Newcastle Wood, Ballymahon.

This is exciting news for Longford and the surrounding areas as it will bring much needed employment to the area. It is estimated the over 1,000 employees will be required so get your CVs ready although the park isn't due to open until 2019.