Roscommon County Council is due to decide in January whether to give it planning.

They include an allowance of €20,000 for the cathaoirleach of the local authority, and €4,000 for the leas-cathaoirleach.

Many towns in the Shannonside region have introduced paid-parking, like Longford town and Carrick-on-Shannon.

It all kicks off with Christmas Markets in the new-look Square this afternoon featuring fire and circus performances.

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

Independent councillor Anthony Waldron says it will force some business to close.

The council is set to increase commercial rates by 5 per cent next year, in the first rise in around 20 years.

The blow to businesses is due to be confirmed at Roscommon County Council's budget meeting tomorrow.