Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy says local people have been left frightened by a recent crime spree in Roscommon.

It's now been shared by multiple Gardaí social media accounts, Westmeath County Council and is closing in on one million views in total.

Five properties were targeted over night in Tulsk, Ballaghaderreen and Loughglynn.

The appointments saw a number of high profile transfers across the Shannonside region.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing into both incidents.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact their local Garda station or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111.

It's after two burglaries of businesses in Knockcroghery and Roscommon town on Tuesday morning.

Two businesses premises, one in Knockcroghery and one on the outskirts of Roscommon are believed to have been targeted some time between 10 o'clock last night and 6 o'clock this morning.