Gardaí told the court that the accused was found with the stolen goods in his possession.

According to the report, burglaries in Roscommon and Longford increased by 47% from January to June this year, one of the highest increases in the country.

The incident in Drumshanbo occurred at around 5 o'clock yesterday evening.

The Leitrim native and well known crime journalist believes an example has to be made to discourage this sort of crime

Una Farrell says she wont let the perpetrators win following her and her sons' ordeal this week.

Local Gardaí are calling for anyone with any information to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 0949620019

Castlerea Superintendent Tom Colsh says an incident room has been established and Gardaí are patrolling the area

A woman and her adult sons were held hostage and threatened while the property was ransacked.