Tourism Officer Lisa Joy says Roscommon has plenty of restaurants, pubs and speciality shops for visitors.

They're going up by 5 per cent in 2025, in the first rise in over 15 years.

Cormac Flynn made the call following the decision of Leitrim County Council to increase commercial rates by 5 percent.

It will be known as King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park for the next five years.

A final decision will be made by councillors at their budget meeting next month.

Donal Dobson's watchmakers and jewellers first opened in 1977, and is shutting down on Saturday

Roscommon LEO have launched a new competition to mark the significant anniversary, with prizes including business boot camps and cash prizes.

The building is now owned by Leitrim County Council and is called Carrick Business Campus.