Family Carers Ireland are urging loved ones, neighbours and friends to check in on those tasked with full-time care.

The fundraiser has now passed the €93,000 mark with a final target of €100,000 for the new playing surface.

The unit is an alternative to visiting an emergency department, and will prevent long waiting times for patients.

Medics say people are often unaware how much harm is caused by binge drinking over the holiday.

Kevin Doran says, in his own life, Jesus was twice a refugee himself.

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

Carrick Chamber President says the festive period has seen an increase in footfall in recent weeks.

Paddy Mahon said this is aided by the reopening of the Grafton Court just five months on from a devastating fire.