Oliver plunkett street evacuated due to gas leak
Oliver Plunkett Street is currently being evacuated, due to a suspected gas leak.
Emergency services are on the scene, with both gardaí and the fire service attempting to locate the source of the leak.
"There's a really strong smell of gas right along the street," said one local business person.
Customers were asked to leave businesses and cafes as a safety measure.
The closure represents a serious blow to businesses on what was set to be one of Mullingar's busiest shopping days of Christmas, with the Mullingar Christmas Market underway, and free parking in council carparks.