Over a thousand jobs will be created in Longford after a new holiday village was granted full planning permission.

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for Center Parcs to create The Longford Forest Village - a 230 million euro project.

It'll include more than 400 lodges near Ballymahon when it opens in 2019 and will have room for 2,500 guests.

There will also be treehouses, a spa, restaurants and a sub tropical pool area with water slides. 

750 jobs will be created during the construction phase.

Its official ! Centre Parcs is coming to Longford.#longford #countylongford #ballymahon #centreparcs https://t.co/JaHAmWwuvt

— LongfordTourism (@LongfordTourism) July 27, 2016

Gerry Warnock is an Independent Councillor in Longford town.

He told the Anton Savage Show earlier that it's fantastic news for the area.